Thank-less-ness
Read Romans 1:18-23
A story is told of a Vermont farmer one day sitting on the porch with his
wife. He was beginning to realize how much she meant to him. They had lived
happily together forty-two years, and she had been such a help, and a very
willing worker. As they sat quietly together, he said, "Wife, you've been
such a wonderful woman that there are times I can hardly keep from telling
you so."
You may know or even be a person like that. If you grew up in a family
where feelings were not expressed and words often went unsaid, it was
assumed your feelings were known. The Thanksgiving season is a great time
to start expressing your thankful feelings.
In Paul's dissertation as to why all of mankind is guilty of sin, he
observes ".even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give
thanks." (v. 21). This statement is sandwiched in a list of all sorts of
evil and vile sins. God apparently doesn't think too highly of
thanklessness!
Do you have a thankful attitude? Do you remember to thank others? Most
importantly, are you thankful to God for all He has done, is doing and will
do for you? Verbalize your attitude of gratitude! Thank your Heavenly
Father today for the great gift of His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ.
Michael Ullrich, The Circuit 'Riter