Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Our All-Access Pass

Last night, my son, Zac and I went to the L.A. Auto Show. As we exited the parking structure, we were between the Convention Center (where the Auto Show was held) and the Staples Center. There was a huge line, about a block long, at the Staples Center. We found out that it was for a Katy Perry concert. As we walked further, I noticed a much shorter line at a smaller entrance. It was a VIP entrance and the sign said "All-Access Pass-holders Only". That got me thinking about something that my friend, pastor Phil Munsey, had shared about thanksgiving and it dawned on me that "Thanksgiving" is really our "All-Access Pass"!

The attitude and action of being thankful, gets you "in"...

1) It gets you INtimacy with God.
"Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name." - Psalm 100:4

2) It brings you INfluence with man.
"Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone." - Colossians 4:6 (NLT)

3) It gives you INtuition for living life.
At that same time Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, and he said, “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way. - Luke 10:21 (NLT)

You can be a VIP. Live life with an attitude of gratitude. Not just during this time of year, but every day. You will open your life to new opportunities and joys by simply living with a thankful heart.

"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever." -Psalm 118:1

Happy Thanksgiving.


2 comments:

Karlene said...

Thanks for the reminder in what we have in Christ. Glad you're writing again. You know this is "your" niche! You inspire me.

k7redeemed said...

Great word Pastor Tim. I'm glad you're writing again too. Look forward to hearing more :-)