Devotion:
Read Ephesians 1:15-18.
What a blessing on Thanksgiving to read this prayer of the apostle Paul! He asks that God will open the eyes of our hearts. If our hearts are open, we will listen to God more, be more open to living out his desire for us and know the hope of all that God promises to us. With our hearts open to the wonder of all that God has done, we are able to give thanks for all of our blessings and strive to live faithfully for Him.
A couple of weeks ago at the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference, our previous Holston Conference Bishop Taylor spoke about having a wise heart. She said a wise heart has faith, hope, and love. With a wise heart we have gratitude and thanksgiving for all that is given to us through the love of Christ.
Thanksgiving is a good day to have hearts open and to be thankful for all that our Lord has done, all that he can do in our lives, and all that we can look forward to in hope. Hope is the catalyst for all things to come. As we approach the season of Advent, let us give thanks and have open and wise hearts. Happy Thanksgiving!
Personal Worship Option:
Dear God, teach us to offer you a heart of thanksgiving, praise, and hope in all of our daily experiences of life. Teach us to be generous to others, to be steadfast in our prayer life, and to give thanks in all of our circumstances. Amen
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