Give Thanks and Give Back

 

“If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of itself.”
― D.L. Moody

 

Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits – Psalm 103:2 (NIV)

 

How can I repay the LORD for all his goodness to me? – Psalm 116:12 (NIV)

 

Think back over the past week.  The main event of this past week was Thanksgiving. 

 

Thanksgiving is a compound word, combining  “thanks” and “giving.”

 

How much giving and thanking did you do last week?

 

Black Friday came and went with all of its eventful lore.  Cyber Monday has already started. 

 

Give thanks by giving back.

 

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. – Psalm 107:1 (NIV)

 

Get ready for the “giving season” that has plenty of opportunities available for you to give back.  Think about all of the gifts that God has already given to you. Give thanks by giving back during this winter holiday season.  Prepare to celebrate Christmas with great joy as you offer thanksgiving through what you do along with what you say.

 

The day of  Thanksgiving has already passed, but the opportunity  to share is still available to you. 

 

 Search for volunteer service opportunities in your area.  Use Urban Ministry to locate such seasonal opportunities.

 

Give thanks.  Give back.

 

Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. – Psalm 105:1 (NLT)