Returning Thanks

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." {James 1:17}

My grandmother is a firm believer in "Thank You" cards. Whenever she opens a gift, she brings out her little notebook and pens the persons name inside. The next day (or so) she will sit down, write out, and send a note of thanks to the people who gave her gifts. This is the mindset of a truly thankful person. They are thankful for the gift and for the person who gave them the gift.

Do you understand the importance of James 1:17? It is here that we see the giver and the gift. The Giver is God. James calls Him the Father of lights. The gift: every good and perfect gift. Don't you think it's time to return thanks?

What an awesome God we serve!
The God of Creation
The God of Eternal Life
The God of Provision
The God of Protection
The God of Peace
The God of Redemption
The God of Righteousness
The God of GOOD THINGS

As if I needed anything else from His hand, He has provided every good and perfect gift! I am truly thankful.

And before you begin to think that you have received bad gifts from Him, read what James has said. "...with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." God hasn't changed. His nature hasn't changed. He is still the Giver of good and perfect gifts.

I hope that during this Thanksgiving holiday that you will be revived in your thanksgiving. Share it during the meal. Talk about it with your family. Make sure that your friends understand what you are thankful for and to whom you are grateful. You may not be able to send Him a note, but you can give Him the sacrifice of praise - the fruit of your lips.

Blessings to you all.