Laced With Grace – Christian Devotions

Gravy? On My Thanksgiving Tablecloth?

By Marsha November 28, 2019 Devotion, Faith, Inspirational, Life

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. – Psalm 100:4

Today in the midst of all the food and festivities, be sure to pour grace like gravy over everything and everyone – including yourself. I’m sure there will be spills, yes, gravy may end up on our Thanksgiving tablecloth, the turkey may take longer than expected to cook, and that pan of dressing may be overdone. Maybe Debbie Downer is coming and she’s known for her negative conversation or talking politics over dinner. 

We will all have times in our journey when we find ourselves broken and feeling worthless. Maybe life is spinning out of control and the last thing you want to do is give thanks. When that greasy gravy spills and leaves a stain of feeling like we’re no longer useful and we try to hide the stains of imperfection. Dear one, remember, you always have a place at the table.  God welcomes all to His Table of Grace. Take as many helpings of mercy and grace as you may need. And then, pour grace like gravy over yourself and all who are gathered around your table. Thank Him for not only loving you as you are but for loving you enough to not let you stay in the doldrums.  Don’t fret over the “stuff” of life. This world is not our home. Thank Him for the table set before you, those He’s called to gather with you, and then pour grace like gravy over everything and everyone. 

****Last week I announced a drawing for a journal and some goodies to go with it. Thank you to all of you that participated in leaving a comment on The Thanksgiving Tablecloth post. My method of selecting a winner was very scientific. I wrote each name on a scrap of paper, put them in a cup, and my 3-year-old granddaughter drew the winning name. Congratulations to Shelly Dermody! Email me at marshasmusings@ gmail.com and I’ll get this little package of goodies off to you the beginning of next week.

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3 thoughts on “Gravy? On My Thanksgiving Tablecloth?”

  1. LaurieLaurie

    Marsha, happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Loved how you expressed pouring grace over others like gravy. I like a lot of gravy so I’ll remember others need a lot of gravy (grace)!