Thankful

This week all over the country, people will gather with their families to celebrate Thanksgiving. I would like you take time this week and think about what you are thankful for in your life.

I am thankful for my awesome God whose grace and mercy never cease.

I am thankful for my amazing wife who is patient and kind with me.

I am thankful for my wonderful son who exhibits passion and excitement.

I am thankful for my dad who continues to support and encourage me.

I am thankful for the rest of my family who loves me.

I am thankful for the students at Rochester Church who love God and each other.

I am thankful for the parents at Rochester Church who love their children.

I am thankful for the entire Rochester Church family who live out the Good News.

I am thankful for so many other friends around the country (and the world), who provide love, support, and encouragement.

There are many other things that I am thankful for, but the people listed above are at the top of this list. Yes, I have a house to live in, a car to drive, and food to eat. But it was in the Creation narrative that God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” So, as I list what I am thankful for, it is the God of Creation and the human beings created in his image that top the list.

Being created in the image of God means we are created for community. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have invited us into community with them. So as I celebrate this season of Thanksgiving, I begin be celebrating those who I have become a part of my existence. Without them, life would lack meaning and purpose. Without them, I would not be able to fully experience the abundant life that God promises. A life without relationships and community is a life without, well, life.

Thank you, God, for life.

 

shine!
Jason