While the visual chaos of our fallen world is clear, the chaos of our hearts and minds can often be ignored or numbed by binging the next Netflix series or having another glass of wine. Death, war, famine, hatred, as well as the subtle sins of covetousness and pride, have laid foundations of chaos throughout history. This week we begin by considering how we maintain a thankful heart in our current culture of chaos?Įcclesiastes tells us that nothing is new under the sun and this is certainly the case for our world and the chaos that has plagued it since the fall of man. Over the next five weeks several authors will share their thoughts on maintaining Christ-focused thankfulness while steeped in various elements of life in an effort to encourage you to pursue thankfulness this holiday season. With Thanksgiving approaching, it seems appropriate to consider how we can live lives of thanksgiving amidst the realities of our fallen world. Add to that junk mail the 24-hour news cycle, podcasts, youtube, social media, and each of us can find ourselves surrounded by voices that demand our attention and leave us battling with anxiety, comparison, and fear. In a moment, the tranquility I had found in thankfulness was overwhelmed with messages that elicited more chaos than calm. Having reached my destination, I paused for a moment and breathed in all that God had graciously given me and then reached into the mailbox and immediately found my hand overwhelmed with every conceivable Christmas catalog, political flyer, and bill I could carry. I began up the driveway, admiring the giant tree that stands boldly in front of our house pointing heavenward towards it’s creator, reminding all who see it of someone far more incredible than itself. Finally, fall was here and I was loving it. It was only a week or two ago when I stepped onto my porch and felt the cool temperatures and soft breeze greet me as I headed to the mailbox.
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