I went
shopping the other day and bought a lot more groceries than I usually
would. It's thanksgiving this weekend and the food made me want to
rush home and start cooking. There are only two of us this year and
it seemed like such a waste to buy more food than just for the two of
us. But, ever since I have owned my own home I have always bought
more food than usual. This is because there is always room at my
table. Always. I believe that when you are cooking a large meal
like this you should always make room for more people. There are
people in this world who are hurting, who are alone, and seeing that
we are all family due to the fact we are all humans we should open
our homes to people. It may seem a waste to have enough food for 10
people, but heck I'll have left overs and I'm sure the local drop in
centre could always use some good food. This thanksgiving make sure
you have room enough for one or two more at least. If you leave it
empty it is sure to be filled. If only for this one day to be
thankful for all you have, even though it may not be much, open your
tables and your hearts to your fellow man.
Ephesians
3:14-19New International Version (NIV)
14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from
whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray
that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power
through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell
in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and
established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s
holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love
of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that
you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Paul wrote this in prison, suffering for what he believed in and what he stood for. No matter how great his suffering he still urged us to love each other with the love of Christ, a love and peace that surpasses all understanding. We should all take this as an example. No matter what you are going through, love each other.
This isn't just a message to our fellow Christians but to all out there, it doesn't matter what you believe in. It doesn't matter whom you worship, or what god you kneel to. But simply love your fellow man, this is one day that is universal. Be thankful for what you have and share what you have, even if it is only yourself you can share. Sit at each others tables, enjoy the human experience. Bond. And share the best thing you have to offer which is yourself.
To my fellow believers in Yahweh, be it Jew or Christian I leave you with this:
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