James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above….

In the Teen Zoom class last Wednesday, we watched a video from Dale Jenkins, the preacher at Spring Meadows church of Christ, that reminded us to ‘Stay Thankful’.  Even in the middle of a global pandemic, most of us have so much for which to be thankful. I think that is a great reminder for all of us.

Dale suggested that remembering our gifts are from God

1. Will help us not misuse our gifts (Matt 25:29)

2. Will help us return the gifts we have to God (Eph 4:28)

3. Will help keep us humble.  God has blessed our lives to make us a better person towards others (Gal 6:10)

In a recent article, “7 Habits of the Happiest People,” the author included expressing gratitude and keeping a gratitude journal as two of those key habits.  It also included choosing kindness and being generous.  Being thankful helps us remember how God has blessed us, but also makes us happy.

Let us all remember to be thankful for the blessings we do have.  Let us all use our gifts to bless others.  I have seen so much of this from the family at Summit during the pandemic.  I am so grateful for the love of this congregation.  I look forward to being all together again soon.