On Sunday nights our church has been reading through the purpose driven life book. Last week the lesson was on being thankful, and how we should always be grateful for the many things that God gives us. The author described how we often let envy get in the way of being thankful. He challenged us to start thanking God for the blessings He gives others when we find ourselves struggling with envy. The book went on to say that we can be envious of many things, even somebody else’s ministry.

Being envious can get in the way of you living out your purpose for God, as well as your ability to be joyous and thankful for the blessings you have been given. As we approach Thanksgiving, I want you to ask yourself this question: When was the last time you thanked God for giving someone else something that you wanted? If you are anything like me, it doesn’t happen very often. I try to be thankful for the things I receive, but I rarely spend time thanking God for How He Blesses others. I think it is time for a change.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

-Kevin