Already my mind is ticking like a stopwatch on overload. My dad use to watch 60 Minutes on television when I was a kid. The ticking clock meant commercial time. We’d speed around to refill drinks, get a snack or wash dishes. It was kind of like a game. As a kid, I didn’t like the show…it was boring news…I’ll admit I never really got into it and still don’t.
That little ticking clock is what I’m thinking about as I make final preparations for our home, ONE WEEK TO GO…oh my goodness.!! I remember the things I forgot on my shopping trip to the big city last Friday. How could I forget the turkey????…geez….the naked little guy didn’t make his way into my cart! “Get it together…get it together!” I scold myself and score myself a 2 on being the hostess with the mostest.
I quickly walk past the closet door…”I don’t have time right now” and off I go to start a load of laundry. Bacon, I forgot bacon!
I jot it down on the list….
Turkey
Bacon
whip cream….I don’t think one is enough
Then back I fly to my room and pick up a pillow that’s fallen on the floor. I look again at the closet, “I don’t have time”…..and I stop. I realize, “I don’t have time not to”…I pull the laundry basket outside the door and sit on a towel I’ve retrieve from the bathroom.
Lord,
I worship you today. You’re more important than list and the extra blanket I need to put on the bed. You rank high above the fruit platter in the shape of a Turkey. If I don’t stop right this moment and tell you thanks, I’m going to put my priorities on silly things instead of your greatness…your presence…your heart! I know I got to go find a turkey, but finding it with You will be much more fun. I will actually notice the stock girl and smile at her. I may even look up and see someone I know who will spend Thanksgiving alone and invite them over.
As I dash into the hardware store to get a new doorknob for the door, that no longer shuts, I may run into the gal that lost her dad last week, I will hug her tightly and tell her I love her in her ear. And I remember the first Thanksgiving without my parents….and I hold her even tighter. My to do list is shaping up Lord…thanks to you!
I’m no longer motivated Lord to buy new towels but my trip to town is all about YOU! I thank you that you give me the eyes to see what’s important. I pray over my family as they enter this house. May your presence fill it up…every corner of it. I love them so much and I know you love them even more.
Father I pray you’d forgive me for those I take for granted. It’s sometimes my husband, kids, or even my mother-in-law…thank you for all the Thanksgivings she tirelessly cooked and cleaned for this big ole’ gang. I need to tell her thank you!
I know that my life would be absolutely lonely without you. I’m so Thankful that in this crazy world we live in, You never change, You’re solid, You’re dependable. How grateful I am that I know you and your son Jesus. I love you Lord.
I pray every person that walks through our doors next week would feel welcomed and deeply loved.
I ask any differences would be laid aside and every shortcoming overlooked, as we come together in this place…as we give you thanks as a family.
Father, I can’t help but pray blessings over our country. Take away our self righteous attitudes and fill us with gratitude. Let us replace entitlement with putting our focus back on the only one who holds the Title…we need You more than ever!
Lord, I ask that those who are alone this day, would feel you right by their side
Lord, you are so good…and we are grateful for your provision, your protection, and your blessings on us. Most of all, let us return that gratitude to the One who is truly worthy of praise.
In Jesus name,
Amen
Now I am ready Lord, my list is no longer ticking like that old familiar t.v. show but I am ready and prepared to give You thanks.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving…..and thank you so much for reading. thecowboypastorswife
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