A Thankfulness TrialI am putting you and me on trial in this pastor’s note. I am hoping you and I will be convicted of being people who grateful, thanksgivers who continually praise and bring glory to God. So hop up on the stand to be examined.When was the last time you stepped on a scale and were filled with thanksgivings? I mean you grabbed one of your rolls and it put you in a rejoicing mode for the rest of the day?  You praised God for the abundance of food that has been available to you, that feeding yourself and your family was not a worry to you, as it is to millions of people around the globe.When was the last time you went to the doctor and the whole way there you were in grateful mood? You lit up the waiting room with your spirit of thankfulness? Overcome by the fact that extraordinary healthcare is available to you gave God thanks.When was the last time you rolled up to the gas pump and counted your blessings? The whole time the pump was running your heart was full of praise to God for his goodness and provision? With every gallon pouring into your vehicle you just got happier, ready to have a worship service right there?When was the last time you turned on a faucet in your house and your heart overflowed with gratefulness? You rejoiced you did not have to schlep a single drop and that you haven’t had the slightest worry about water from your faucet in who knows how long? You were as happy as a bird in a puddle.When was the last time you put on your shoes and just felt like praising God for his goodness to you? You were struck by the fact that you got to choose which shoes to wear today?When was the last time you looked at something you haven’t used in forever and were overwhelmed by gratefulness because you have more (maybe much more) than you need? You were gripped by thankfulness because you have the privilege of thinking about wants and not just needs? You gave glory to God because He has enabled you to be a giver?When was the last time someone noticed your thankfulness? Someone wondered why just keep giving thanks and praise to God?When will be the next time your gratefulness before God will have impact on your outlook, your attitude, and your actions? I pray it will be today, tomorrow, and day after tomorrow, and … That anywhere and anytime you and me will always be convicted of being grateful, of being a thanksgiver through and through.Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:18 (HCSB)To God be all glory, love you, Pastor Hans