In light of thanksgiving, i figured it would probably be fitting to talk about being thankful. Original right?
Ok, lets start out with all you single ladies out there (all the single ladies....thank you Beyonce!). We are getting into a season that i like to refer to as the "snuggle season". It seems that the closer you get to Christmas time, romance seems to fill the air and there is no escape. It is like you are trapped in a hole of loneliness and despair and you actually start to believe that you will be alone for the rest of your lives!!!!
Ok maybe that is a bit overboard, if it isn't, take a big breath! Take this time to be thankful to God for what he has been able to do in your life without a man getting in the way. There is probably a pretty good reason why you are still single-God wants you there. So instead of worrying about something and running out to date the first thing you see with legs, think of it this way. God wants to work something in your life that will prepare you for your Prince Charming, but you have to go through this time in order to be ready for him when he comes along. So give thanks, God is working in you and good things are coming!
For those of you that have someone- never take them for granted. That guy is a gift to you, one that is truly priceless. I think God will work on a single lady (if you like it than you should have put a ring on it) just as much as he will through the guy in your life. So take time to thank God that you have someone there that cares for you and supports you. It really is a blessing that you can't look past. Also, don't be afraid to tell the guy that you are thankful for what he has done in your life! This is a great excuse to encourage one another on the great things they are doing and a great time to recognize just how lucky we really are.
On the topic of the person being a gift remember this as well. Whatever happens in this coming year, start off now by saying you are going to be thankful. I think often times people that are dating get in this mindset that they somehow deserve the other person. I have to remind myself that the time i get to spend with the girl i like is a complete gift and if God came to me tomorrow and said, "Tommy, you cannot pursue her anymore" I would still have to say, "Thank you God for the time i did have with her". I think when we get to this point in our minds, we can truly appreciate the other person.
I think this appreciation will invade our hearts and our relationships with one another.
I believe it will make them better!
So this fall, as the turkey is being cut and the potatoes are being mashed, don't forget how blessed you are!
So thankful for her (and turkey),
Tommy
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