Friends, We do not need a special “Thanksgiving Day” to be thankful, but celebrate we should. We can be thankful for Godly people who have preceded us and set this as a special day to give thanks to God for His Presence and Provisions. We have had 365 days to prepare, so let’s give God a special day! Leon J

My Grateful Heart

Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

November 22: Matt 11-13

Scripture: Matthew 12:34 …For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.
35 The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.
36 But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.
37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."

Observation: In the Old Testament we read that man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. In these verses Jesus tells us that our hearts are revealed by our words to such an extent that we will be judged by our words.

Application: Since my heart can be seen through my words, I need to listen to myself. I need to hear what I am saying and how I am saying it.
NOTE: In USA, today is “Thanksgiving” Day, a special national holiday. My heart is full of thanks to God my Heavenly Father, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. I am thankful for God’s faithfulness to speak to me every day and for family and friends with whom I can share the SOAP.

Prayer: Holy Spirit, I give you permission to speak to me about my heart even before I speak from my heart. May my grateful heart be easily seen through my grateful words. Amen

Pastor Leon

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