Changing Thanksgiving 

O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever (Psalms 107:1).

People talk about how Christmas has become too secular, and we're losing its real meaning. But have you ever stopped to think the same thing may be happening to Thanksgiving?  The day has often become more about the four f's: first to the mall, floats, food, and football. The day after Thanksgiving used to be the time to begin the Christmas season, but that's not true anymore either. Christmas displays now come out in stores before Halloween.

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Setting aside a special day to thank God for all His many blessings is a good thing. But it's even better to live each day of the year with a thankful heart. It shouldn't be just something we do but part of our character and something we live. Most of us never notice all the blessings that come our way, but if we start to list them, even those we do recognize can be overwhelming.  Let's thank God with our whole hearts today and always.

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