Pastor addressed the idea of putting up Christmas trees before Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is equated with the idea of to give thanks; Christmas is thought of as presents (in lieu of Christ's birthday). So, should we not give thanks prior to receiving the gifts. If you do not thank the person for what you have received; should you then receive the gift? A state of ingratitude (today entitlement) tends to raise its ugly head. People, specially children. feel they are owed or entitled to get "what they want".
We should be thankful 1) for living in America; 2) for being free to worship as we please; 3) last, but certainly not least, our saviour - Jesus Christ - who shed his blood in order for you and me to have eternal life.
Here is Psalm 100:
1 Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth!
2Worship the LORD with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy.
3 Acknowledge that the LORD is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name.
5 For the LORD is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
This should be our prayer to walk a blameless path and live with integrity; both our efforts and God's help are necessary.
Shout to the LORD --- Worship God ----Know that He is the great I AM ---- look forward to living with him for eternity. you
Hope this makes sense to you all. Love you all.
Johnny
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