Take The Stress Out of The Holiday Season

     With the economic times difficult, it can be very difficult to come up with a reason to give thanks. Thanksgiving is just two weeks away. The money is tight and you may wonder how you are going to prepare a good Thanksgiving meal for your family and friends. Thanksgiving is all about being with those who you love, Here are some quick ideas to help you to minimize your spending. You may not be able to afford a turkey but you can purchase some Cornish hens instead.

    You can hunt for a turkey this year instead of buying one. You can purchase a Cornish hen for each individual. Make some stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy. If you do that, you have a cheaper Thanksgiving meal. It takes less time to prepare while you still can enjoy the magic of Thanksgiving. What ever you decide to eat this thanksgiving, lets not forget the most important reason for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a day for you to forget your worries and remember what you are thankful for,

     On Thanksgiving, you should write a list of all of the things that you have been blessed with this year. Keep the list close and look at it often. It will remind you how fortunate you really are. There are those countries who struggle to get a little bit of food each day, We live in a land of plenty and we are rich beyond our wildest dreams, Our wealth doesn’t come from what is on the table but rather from those who are at the table with us.

    Giving thanks to the Lord for all of his blessings and bounty shouldn’t only happen on Thanksgiving. We should be thankful each day of our lives. God is a gracious God and he loves you whether you have a dollar or a million dollars. It is not money that makes us rich. Being a child of God makes you very wealthy. God still sits on the throne today and he still answers prayers. If you need something, get on you knees and ask God for it. No matter how bad you think you have it, there is always someone who is worse ofdf then you.

     If you really want to know how to feel blessed this Thanksgiving, give some food to a less fortunate person. You can be the blessing in another persons life. You will feel a great sense of accomplishment when you help someone else. Be a blessing to those around you and you may discover how truly blessed you really are.