I first had the idea for this post on Monday. As I was reflecting on it, I realized it would be a great article for the church newsletter and so I submitted it as my letter for the newsletter for May.
On Easter Sunday at the 9am service, we sang, "Celebrate, Jesus, Celebrate...Come on and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord."
We are called to be people who celebrate. When we celebrate a church holiday, we are reminding ourselves that Jesus was born, lived, died, and rose again, that God loves each of us, and that the Holy Spirit is our constant companion.
When we celebrate birthdays, we have an opportunity to thank God for the gift of life. When we celebrate anniversaries, we can thank God that we are made to be in relationships with God and with each other.
Look around! There is much to celebrate. As you rejoice in the goodness around you, do not forget to say thank you to God! We do not have to wait for a birthday, anniversary, or church holiday to celebrate! Here are some more things to celebrate.
Starting a new job
Getting a driver's license
Changing of seasons
Loosing a tooth
Graduations
Getting braces (or getting them taken off!)
Having a job
End of the school year
Beginning of a new school year
The birth of a baby
Being healthy
Baptism
Visits from family and friends
Sunshine and rain
An ice cream cone on a warm day
Hot chocolate on a cold night
Take some prayer time this month to thank God for all you have to celebrate. As an individual, as a family, and as church family, we should all be on the lookout for reasons to celebrate because they are opportunities to thank our amazing God.
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