Although the set-aside HolyDay for giving thanks has ended, the giving of thanks should never end. We should live a constant life of ThanksLiving. An attitude of gratitude is something we should especially be discipling our children in – all the time, but especially as the next HolyDay approaches.
The Christmas season, like Thanksgiving Day has changed its focus in our secularized (focused on only the here and now – no history, no future means as much as NOW) and “me-first” society. Thanksgiving Day is many times called “Turkey Day” now, as there is no thanks given. (I won’t go there as I’ve already posted a bit on that.) Christmas is many times no longer about celebrating the incarnation of God with us, but about what I can get, and whether I’ll get what I want.
What better preparation can we give our children for this season than solid discipling in gratefulness, (besides teaching them the reason for the season, Jesus, of course.) I’ve given resource recommendations for Character Discipleship on our Growing in Christ’s Image page. Check them out today and, if you haven’t already, begin your study in Gratefulness and Journal your study with Growing in Christ’s Image.
