As we approach Thanksgiving, many of us will celebrate with whatever our version of Thanksgiving is for this year – whether with family, with only those in our household, or virtually. This year will probably look a little different, but one thing that has not changed, is we all have something for which we can be grateful.

I have learned how to express my Sincerest Gratitude while living in, being present in, and enjoying the moment. I recently shared with someone, that “I am going to enjoy THIS moment. I am not worried or concerned about the “what if,” or the next moment – I am going to breathe in and embrace THIS moment. I am going to take it all in and enjoy THIS moment.”

I have never seen a more grateful person than someone who knows they don’t deserve whatever it is they received. Their joy, happiness and expression are unmatched. For me, one of the things I am so grateful for is Grace, God’s Grace. It is sufficient and it endures forever. We deserved death hell and the grave. But, because of the Blood of Jesus and His sacrifice, we now have a right to the Tree of Life; we now have a right to life and life more abundantly. Grace is God’s unmerited favor – we don’t deserve it, we can’t earn it, but yet He bestows it upon us. For that, I express my Sincerest Gratitude (daily).

I am reminded of the story of the two criminals who were being crucified alongside Jesus…

One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

~Luke 23:39-43 ESV

Throughout this week and beyond, be intentional about expressing your Sincerest Gratitude; especially for those things you know you don’t deserve, but God still chose to Grace you and Bless you with anyway. Give Thanks!

Remember, if God said it, then That Settles It.

Happy Thanksgiving!