Well, it's Thanksgiving day and I feel humbled as I sit and begin to share this thoughts. I guess I'm feeling like there are often times I say thank you but don't really live out a real heart of gratitude. We're taught to say "thank you" from early childhood because it is the right thing to do. I'm certainly not suggesting that we not say "thank you"... I just want to challenge us to go beyond just saying the words.
I think when we realize how important the people are that God has so strategically placed in our lives we can begin to experience the emotion of true gratitude. I'm thinking about these people today... the people God has put in my life and I'm very thankful...
my family - my wife and children - my Mom, Dad, brother and Angela's family...
my friends... those that I share fellowship and community with...
my church... great folks who encourage one another to follow Jesus...
my coworkers and employees... who are committed to working together toward success...
my ballplayers... a team of young men who respond everyday to great challenges on and off the court
my mentors... so many that have had great impact on my life over the years...
and so many more...
I am very thankful today that my life's joy is directly related to all of these people God has purposefully put in my path to enjoy the journey with!
Let's all find ways to show true gratitude today!
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