Give Thanks

"Give thanks to the Holy One, Give thanks..." That song has been rattling around in my head the last several days (and yes, I know, there's plently of room to rattle around in there!).

I've been pleasantly surprised to see many of my friends on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites listing the things they are thankful for. I, too, am thankful for the many things they have listed; family, friends, jobs, health, etc. But I must tell you I am most thankful for the Holy One who has redeemed me and set me free from the bonds of sin.

I have been a bad boy this year (and I'm sure many of you have been bad boys and girls also) and I am especially thankful that God is not a divine Santa Claus keeping a list of who has been naughty or nice. The reality is that we've all been naughty and yet God still loves us and accepts us right where we are. That is not to say that God excuses our sin, but through the precious blood of His Son, He forgives our sins and puts us back on the right path of holiness and righteousness. God really is the God of second chances.

As you celebrate Thanksgiving this coming week be sure to give thanks to the Holy One. He is worthy of our thanks, praise, and worship. Give thanks!