On Sunday I preached about how to deal with divisions. You can hear the message by
clicking here. The apostle Paul began his letter to the people of Corinth with giving thanks. 1Corinthians 1:4 says, "
I always thank my God for you and for the gracious gifts he has given you, now that you belong to Christ Jesus".
With this week being Thanksgiving, I thought of another way we can deal with divisions and that is to focus on being thankful. Try it. When you are in a bad attitude or are tempted to be critical toward someone, stop and thank God for them. Recognize that even though they don't see it your way, God has still created them in His image, too. Yet, we are not all the same. Think how boring life would be if we were all the same. By focusing on giving thanks, it will change our attitude. It will help us to elevate the conversation to see what's really important.
Here's a short list of who/what I'm thankful for:
1. A Savior who came at just the right time and died for me while I was still a sinner.
2. A loving, patient, and supportive spouse.
3. A son who is growing into a godly man.
4. A daughter who is as beautiful and caring as her mother.
5. A church where the Spirit of God is at work.
6. A leadership team of Elders who are prayerful, supportive, and serve with humility.
7. A community of faith that truly cares for one another in so many ways.
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