Anyone who skims Facebook updates or follows a Twitter feed is aware that an attitude of gratitude permeated social media this month. Individuals who generally broadcast how much they are frustrated by traffic or seek sympathy as they battle a sinus infection, changed their tune. It was encouraging to observe.
Whether we realize it or not, our determination to recognize that we should give thanks, is an exercise of worship. Our words are powerful! Ephesians 5:4 makes it clear: "Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving." Are we willing to make this counter-cultural commitment? Our voices are heard by an audience and I guarantee there is someone watching how you live your life. As for those words? They are not whispers.
Research shows that twenty one days are required to develop a habit. It is my hope that the twenty four days leading to Thanksgiving provided a training ground. Thanksgiving truly isn't confined to an American holiday in November. Left over turkey is now a main ingredient in enchilada recipes across the country, the Cowboys won, Black Friday has passed, but the decision to choose gratitude before complaining resides in each moment for the rest if our lives.
2011 is drawing to a close and 2012 will be here before we know it. If a month of Thanksgiving has passed you by, don't hesitate for a single second to engage in giving thanks for everything good that has happened in this last year. Cultivate an attitude of gratitude and take on a heart of thankfulness in all you do. "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise!"
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