Show Me Thanksgiving!

 Son-Day at the On-set of the Holiday Season

The Tuss Experience on Capitol Hill



Show Me Thanksgiving

Before I start, once again I am writing a few days after Sunday.  The delayed message this week is due to my job.  I am one of the leaders of our contract bargaining team.  Last Thursday, at 9 AM, we started negotiations and it did not end until 9 AM Friday.  Yes, 24 hours straight arguing a million different proposals. Most of the issues were not related to finances.  You would be surprised what people want from their employer.  

On top of the 24 hour session, I still had to work Friday.  I whining a little here only because when I walked into the conference room I saw a week's supply of provisions, yoga mats, pillows, blankets, and sleepwear.  The people we negotiating with were not sincere in bargaining in good faith.  Their only strategy was to wait us out and continue talks until we cave.

We did not cave.  Unfortunately, we will conduct another round of negotiations later this week.

My circadian rhythm has been off the last few days and my body is viciously demanding restitution. Ha!  I need to take the whole week off now.

Back to Thanksgiving.  The meaning and practice of Thanksgiving in this country follows what other countries and civilizations have done for thousands of years.  The event is typically held around the fall harvest.

In the Bible,  thanksgiving was celebrated a holiday, but also when God performed landmark miracles and/or interactions with his people.

Additionally, much like there is a sacrifice of praise (a topic I've covered before and will again at some point), there is a sacrifice of Thanksgiving.  

In both the Old and New Testaments the sacrifice meant giving your best to God or to someone.  You can't say your grateful, you have to show it.  In the Old Testament it meant sacrificing the fatted calf.  You know God does not accept low grade calves.  He wants prime cut! 

Leviticus 7:12

If he offers it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer, with the sacrifice of thanksgiving, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, unleavened wafers anointed with oil, or cakes of blended flour mixed with oil.

In the New Testament it meant adoration towards God and some tangible act of love to someone 

2 Corinthians 4:15

For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.

Some practical ways to do the sacrifice of thanksgiving.

  • Be a blessing to others.  Example, bring food to others.  This time of year, food shelves are tapped.  Bring a frozen turkey or ham and non-perishables to a church or food shelf.
  • Give a donation to an organization of your choice.
  • If you can't do the above give your time to the organization to achieve an act of love
  • Find other ways to be a blessing to someone
Dear saints, I implore you to find a way to sacrifice.  
God will bless your intent. . . Guaranteed!

Song of the Week - Hallelujah! Sing a New Song to GOD. Sing HIS praise in the assembly of godly people. Psalm 149:1.

"Lead Me On (Live)", June 2024, Chandler Moore

I have waiting to recommend this song to you.  While commuting the last few weeks, I will pop this song on.  I love the worship tones, vocals, and the building drive.  It moves me to the title of the song.  The lyrics are catchy.  Do yourself a solid and watch the video.



Lyrics

I'm living, breathing proof that things can changeThat the saving gift of grace, it really staysWith all the twists and turns, all my mistakesHow I made it over, You were the only way
I'm not perfectDon't always get it rightBut I'll rather walk by faithAnd not by my foolish sight
So lead me onLead me onLead me onPlease lead me on
I may not have it all quite figured out, noBut I don't think it matters, I think You like it that wayJesus, You're the potter and I'm the clayYou're making me like You more and more every day, oh
I'm not perfectDon't always get it rightI'd rather walk by faithNot by my foolish sight
So lead me on (hey)Lead me on (come on)Lead me onPlease lead me onIt's not me I'm leaning onLead me on (yeah)Oh Jesus, keep leading me
I'll put one foot in front of the otherI won't ever look back, no no noWhat You have for me is better, yeahI'll let go of my pastI know that the future is nothing to fearSo, I know that You're holding it all in Your handsYeah, what You have for me is better, better
And You willLead me onLead me onLead me on(You will) lead me onIt's not me I'm leaning on(You will) lead me on(Oh Jesus)Oh Jesus, keep leading me (This is my prayer)Oh Jesus, keep leading me (Yeah, Jesus)Oh Jesus, (You can) keep leading me
Cause I'm no good on my ownAnd I don't know where else to go (Take me back)Take me back to where I belongAnd throw a party when I'm home
I feel the party in the roomI feel the party in the roomI see my fatherI see my friendsI'm home, I'm homeMy Dad was waiting on the porch for meHe was waiting on the porch for meI don't know what season you're in right nowI don't know what giant you're looking right nowBut just let Him lead you onKnow it looks hard, I know it looks hardKnow it's uncomfortableBut You can trust Him, just let Him lead you onI didn't know where else to goI tried so many other optionsBut I'm left with Him, really walking by faith now
Really walking by faith(If He said He will do it) If He said He will do it(If He said He will do it) If He said He will do it(If He said He will do it) If He said He will do it(Yes if He said He will do it) If He said He will do it(He's not a man that He should lie) If He said He will do it(He's not a man that He should lie) If He said He will do it(Oh if He said He will do it) If He said He will do it(I'm really walking by faith now)(I'm really walking by faith now)(If He said He will do it) If He said He will do it(If He said He will do it) If He said He will do it(I'm really walking by faith now)
So lead me on (come on)Lead me onLead me on (This is my prayer)Lead me on (It's not me I'm leaning)It's not me I'm leaning on (yeah, lead)Lead me on (Oh Jesus)Oh Jesus, keep leading me (Just one more time for that person)
Lead me on (You ain't talked to Him in a while)Lead me on (Cause you've been mad at where He has you)Lead me on (But I dare you to throw up your hands)Lead me on (And it's not me I'm leaning)It's not me I'm leaning on (Yeah)Lead me on (Oh Jesus)Oh Jesus, (You can) keep leading me(Oh Jesus)Oh Jesus, (You can) keep leading me


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