So, tomorrow is Thanksgiving.
It’s an interesting holiday here.
It’s become more and more a day we spend pretending to be thankful for what we have. All the while we’re preparing to go spend as much money on things we probably don’t really need.
As Black Friday has grown, it’s even taken over Thanksgiving day.
It seems that it is the real holiday now.
What is meant to be a day of reflecting on the things we have and spending time relaxing with family, has now become a day to spend at the store pushing people out of the way to get an insane price on something we don’t need and didn’t know we wanted until now.
I’m not saying there is anything wrong with getting things on sale, or even going to the store tomorrow.
But maybe before you do, take the time to be grateful for all the things you have in your life.
As for me, I’m thankful that I have a family that loves me.
A God that has saved me.
A body that is still working, most days anyway.
Friends that support me.
A church that teaches me how to worship God better.
A country that allows me to believe as I see fit.
As you go out this holiday season, maybe you can also remember that the people helping you in the stores are people too.
And that, most of the time, they are giving up their time with their family to help you in the store.
So, maybe be a little nicer to those around you this holiday weekend.
Spread some joy as you pick up those savings.
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