Fall Favorites: Festivities
You shall have a song as in the night when a holy festival
is kept, and gladness of heart as when one goes with a flute, to come into the
mountain of the LORD, to the Mighty One of Israel.
Isaiah 30:29
Recommended Reading
Psalm 100
Harry Emerson Fosdick wrote about growing up in upstate New York , where one
summer's day his mother sent him out to pick a quart of raspberries. "I
dragged my feet in rebellion," he said, "and the can was filling very
slowly. Then a new idea came: it would be fun to pick two quarts of raspberries
and surprise her. I had so interesting a time picking two quarts to the utter
amazement of the household, and they never forgot it. But alas, I have often
forgotten the philosophy of it: we can change any situation by changing our
attitude toward it."1
It's natural to celebrate with a grateful heart during the
harvest seasons of the year. As fresh produce shows up in the markets and we
relish our fresh apples and fall vegetables, everything tastes better when
salted with thanksgiving. A few family festivities and traditions make
enriching memories.
This fall, celebrate the goodness of God, and may the Lord
give you gladness of heart.
Happiness comes from holiness. You can’t truly be happy
unless you’re hungry for Jesus Christ.
David Jeremiah
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