Colossians 3:17

Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

Oh to glorify our Lord Jesus Christ in everything we do! And Be truly Thankful!!!

How can we keep this promise?  Giving thanks in every word and deed?  

You know it is really hard to glorify the Lord when we are ranting and raving or yelling sarcastic remarks at strangers much less our loved ones!  How can we be thanking God the Father through His Son Jesus when we are in such a horrible state? I honestly believe so much of this comes from being in a hurry.

We must tame our tongues and tempers....we must learn to get our disagreements settled in love not hate.  Every dispute can be solved in love if we look to Jesus to guide us.  We can slow down and look to His example to reach out to others in love and understanding.  

Patience is one thing that we must practice....  Our lives are so hurried and everything seems so important that we miss out on what really, truly counts.  Slow down.  Feel the touch.  Listen carefully. What really is the hurry?  Where just where are we all rushing to?  Why can't we listen to each other?

Meals together are rushed.  Fast showers instead of relaxing baths.  Microwaves rather than ovens.  Instant foods, phones and ipods growing out of our ears....who can listen?  I know I sound old but well...I guess I am.  But you know what everyone is rushing to get old and then they will get there and say what was the hurry?  Where did the time go?  How did my children grow up so fast?  Why don't they come to see me or have time to just talk?  I am very fortunate that I have so many interests and also have a lot of time to enjoy and I get to spend a lot of time with my family.  But I still get in a rush and stressed and yell.  I am forever working on my patience.

We can take time to give God the Glory and enjoy and thank Him for the many Blessings He bestows.

Praise to our Heavenly Father through Jesus Christ His Son!

In His Love, Meme