‘Tis the Season
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While rushing around preparing succulent meals and desserts for family and friends,
‘Tis the season to prepare a meal for the needy in our community.
While selecting just the right gift to demonstrate our love to someone special
‘Tis the season to demonstrate Christ’s love to someone at a shelter who would appreciate any gift.
While giving thanks for the abundant blessings that fill our homes
‘Tis the season to abundantly bless those who do not have a home that they make give thanks.
For it is truly in the giving that we receive. In blessing others that we are blessed. Our hearts overflow with Thanksgiving and Christ’s love as we lavishly pour out our blessings on those who need to be touched by His love.
“and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.” Isaiah 58:10 NIV
In your heart answer, on what and where are your spending your blessings?
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sarah says:
your heart is beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving.
Karen says:
God honors our compassion for others. God bless you this Thanksgiving
Debbie says:
You have captured one of the most important aspects of Thanksgiving…passing our blessings unto others. Spreading love and joy and encouragment along with a tangible gifts is really what being a Christian is all about in many ways isn’t it? Wonferful post…BLESSINGS, Debbie
S. Etole says:
Yes … thanks … giving
Linda says:
Your message touched and encouraged my heart, especially since this is Orphan Awareness Month. Thank you!
Joan says:
Wonderful post, Janis. In this busy time of the year, it’s easy to forget the real purpose and reason for the season.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Blessings,
Joan
Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage says:
Hi Janis,
What a wonderful post! You have shared the true meaning of thankfulness in the giving to others! It has been a blessing to visit you. Happy Thanksgiving!
Blessings,
Sandi
Charlotte says:
This is a beautiful message, Janis. This truly represents the heart of God. Thank you for sharing.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Blessings,
Charlotte
Vintagesouthernlife says:
Beautiful thoughts, Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Annette
Donnie says:
That was such a sweet message. Have a blessed Thanksgiving.
Janis@Open My Ears Lord says:
May each of you be Blessed with a joyful Thanksgiving, full of the Lord’s love and surrounded by family and friends.
From My Heart to Yours,
Janis
Virginia says:
Wonderfu message!
Thank you for sharing with us.
Happy Thanksgiving and much Blessings,
Virginia
“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.”
W. T. Purkiser
Dena E's Blog says:
Wow how true this is Sweetie,,super reminder of what we need to be doing for sure, THANKS
Thank you Sweet LORD Jesus for blessing my life with my Beautiful Sister Janis these past weeks that You have blessed me in knowing her.. I pray for Your will and covering on her and her family during this Wondrous Season of You LORD and in the Seasons to come as they all do come from You Abba Father.. I’m constantly and forever THANKFUL to You LORD for Everything..
And Father God,, May my Sweet Sister here, continue to grow and share in her daily minute by minute walk with You Jesus… I pray that in her walk with You she’ll grow closer and closer to You and that the enemy will flee in Your Mighty name Jesus…Amen and Amen
May you enjoy a Blessed Thanksgiving Sweetie and a Blessed Christmas Season in Him…THANKFULLY His blessings come in all shapes sizes and styles :0)
Jesus is the Reason for each and every Season…
Hugssssssssssss across the miles~~~~~~Dena
Janis@Open My Ears Lord says:
Wow! Dena–Thank you for the blessing, prayer, and protection. Thank you for beseeching the Lord on my behalf that I would remain close to Him minute by minute and that His protection would surround me.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for the sweet, thoughtful heart of Dena. Bless her Thanksgiving with blessings overflowing.
From My Heart to Yours,
Janis
Cathy says:
Thanks for that wonderful post. Blessings ~
Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage says:
You will be such a blessing to families who are in need.
God Bless you,
Ginger
Crystal Mary says:
Hello Janis, I think Thanks Giving is almost as wonderful as Christmas. I wish we celebrated it in Australia. Have a wonderful blessed family time and God Bless you all.