God is the Turkey (and we’re the hors d’ oeuvre)

There’s nothing like a traditional Thanksgiving meal without the turkey. Well, as much as the turkey make the meal, the appetizers and sides add something to it as well. Well, I want to talk to you today about how our Thanksgiving meal can be a lot like our lives. For me, God is the main dish of course and he’s the one who makes me complete. We can be great and satisfied with just the turkey alone perhaps, but the way I look at it is God of course wants us to make him first over everything in our lives, but he also wanted to bless us with other great things as well. Like family and friends. Our family is there for us whenever we need them and without them we wouldn’t make it as well without support and love. So, my point to you today is about completeness. God is our main dish and he doesn’t’ stop there   But he blesses us by giving us other things to add to our lives. Like family and friends and talents and more.

Although at this point in my life, I find friendships to be difficult at times but, as this year is just about coming to a close and the new year is approaching, I want to find ways to build the friendships, and even the acquaintances in my life. Having friendships is such a beautiful gift and I’m not going to allow doubt or insecurities make me feel that I can’t enjoy this gift. Whether I have one friend or 20 friends, I want to make the most of every one and bring joy and love and positivity to each one. 

When God created the world we were just one piece of the puzzle, but as time went by and created more humans, more and more pieces came together. I find it so fascinating how much our lives can be impacted by surrounding ourselves with loving and caring people. We take it lightly at times but, to have someone you can call a true friend is something truly remarkable. God wants us to work together and help each other. 

I pray that this Thanksgiving and everyday, we may take a moment to pause and reflect on all that we are thankful for and begin to find ways how we can show more and more appreciation to our family, friends, coworkers, etc... everyday. We’d be surprise how much we could brighten someone’s day by giving someone a hug, a high five, a gift or a simple text message. Don’t think that the small things don’t matter because they do. Though the world seems to be so crooked, it doesn’t mean we have to resemble as the world is. We can be the change and introduce something new and different for the world to see. We can overcome hate with love. We can show appreciation to our friends and family and make them feel loved and cared for, We can take that next step of being on better terms with someone that we haven’t been on good terms with. We can heal broken relationships whether it be a spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, brother, sister, there’s hope.

God gave us great food to feast on that would sustain us whereas filling up on fast food may not be as satisfying. That’s because it takes time to prepare a good meal, fast food is just quick and cheap. Sometimes I find myself trying to get full on the wrong food. God has much better food for me but instead I choose fast food. I don’t want to find an easy way out, I hope to be patient and wait on God’s delicious meal that he is preparing for me. Because that meal is made with care.

I love getting a chance to talk with you guys like this. I love getting the opportunity to be able to speak in a real way and each blog I write is one I put lots of effort in. It really does come straight from my heart. 

Much love to you all, have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving🧡🏠🍗🍛👨‍👩‍👧‍👦