Gobbling Gratitude
27 November 2024
Dear Fellow Turkeys,
Gobble Gobble. What if a turkey translator revealed “gobble gobble” meant “grateful, grateful”? Then turkeys would be some of the happiest creatures around, gobbling gratitude wherever they go. For in our gratitude, we experience peace, perspective, and positivity.
Scripture states, “from the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” Psalm 113:3. So, sharing “grateful, grateful” to God throughout the day as frequently as turkeys emit “gobble gobble” would produce a life pleasing both to God and ourselves as well.
As you prepare for tonight’s Chili Cook-Off & Hymn Sing at church or as you enjoy family and friends out of state, check out this Gratitude Challenge used by our Open Door Bible Study (who meets in Room 212 each Sunday at 9.45 AM and invites you to join them). You could use it the next 30 days. Or use it with your Thanksgiving table mates tomorrow. Pass it around the table or living room and invite folks to take turns sharing. And then close with the verses below.
I’m thankful to President Lincoln and others who requested our nation take time to thank the Lord Almighty for our nation’s many blessings. I’m also immensely thankful for each of you and your partnership in the Gospel!
Gobble Gobble,
P Fritz
Ephesians 5:20
“Always give thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
1 Samuel 12:24
“But be sure to respect the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things God has done for you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Psalm 118:24
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Colossians 3:15
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”
Psalm 107:1
“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
P.S. Thanks for all of you who turned in a Faith Giving Intent as part of our Stewarding God’s Mysteries series in preparation for our ministry together in 2025. If you need a copy of the FGI card or you want to fill yours out online, please click these links:
Printable Faith Giving Intent Form
Online Faith Giving Intent Form
With everyone participating and sharing a percentage that is special, we’ll be able to do wonderful things for the Lord in 2025!
