It’s a Gratitude Give Away! What is that you may be asking? Why, Thanksgiving of course. A heart filled with gratitude for our many provisions and blessings, while giving away of ourselves for the sake of another. A Gratitude Give Away.

We often can think of something we’re grateful for, but what will we give to others this week, next month, or even next year? Give is a short word with monumental impact. What we give another has lasting affects.

* A smile to someone feeling down

* A letter to someone lonely

* Help for someone in need

* Hospitality to friends and family

* Perform entertainment for shut-ins

* Prepare meals for the homeless

* Deliver food to the hungry

* Devote time to another

Each is different, but equally impactful.

Last night, while my husband gave of his time to organize our filing system, I found a 10-year-old letter from my best friend amongst the folders. When my husband gave of his time and organizational expertise, it created an immediate blessing. But it also is a gift that will have a long-term benefit as my piles of papers will no longer be homeless. My best friend’s letter she gave me 10 years ago was touching and informative back then as she shared a piece of herself with me. Reading it again last night only enhanced the gift as time brought deeper meaning to the words she inked long before.

To be thankful is important, but only part of a bigger picture. What is it we will give to another?