Posted by
peripheral on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 5:45:46 AM
From My Perspective - - -
Everyone has been exposed to one who wheedles. In the current debates
and pending actions of The Congress and President – there is no short
supply of wheedling. To Wheedle is: “to endeavor to influence (a
person) by smooth, flattering, or beguiling words or acts; to obtain
through the use of flattery or guile…” Some of the synonyms for wheedle
allow for a broader sense of what the words and acts mean – words such
as, “finagle, maneuver, seduce, lure, mislead…” Obviously, wheedling
can become a lifestyle for some people.
One of the problems with a person who is characterized as one who
wheedles is the entitlement expectation of such a person. He/She claims
to have a right to certain privileges and benefits apart from any
self-help effort. In the process, one of the things that is sacrificed
is a spirit and expression of gratitude and Thanksgiving. An excellent
Editorial Comment is made by Bill Shuler, pastor of Capital Life Church in Arlington, VA on FoxNews.Com. He wrote and stated the following - - - Our thanks are best found in our giving.
In 1621 Pilgrims joined together with Native American Indians on New
England soil to enjoy a feast celebrating the Pilgrims very first
harvest. Plymouth’s Governor, William Bradford, made provisions for a
day of prayer and thanksgiving. The following are 10 thoughts on
Thanksgiving:
1. Americans will consume over 45 million turkeys on Thanksgiving Day.
2. The average Thanksgiving meal will constitute between 2,400 and 4,500 calories.
3. The U.S. population will gain over 171 tons of weight this year.
4. "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest
appreciation is not to utter words, but to live them.” -- President
John F. Kennedy
5. Many psychologists concur that being thankful is the healthiest of all emotions.
6. Being thankful is a key component of healthy relationships.
7. We should be thankful for what we already have before we ask for more.
8. Our thanks are best found in our giving.
9. The Scriptures encourage us to give thanks in all circumstances and not to forget all God’s benefits.
10. Being thankful aligns us for wholeness.
In 1789 General George Washington declared by proclamation: “Whereas it
is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty
God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to
implore his protection, aid and favors…Now, therefore, I do recommend
and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by
the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious
Being, who is the Beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is,
or that will be: that we may then all unite in rendering unto him our
sincere and humble thanks for his kind care and protection of the
people of this country, and for all the great and various favors which
he has been pleased to confer upon us.”
Just A Reminder as Families and Friends gather this Thursday – Be Sure To Thank God for His Provision and Care - - -
Psalm 92:1-2
"It is good to give thanks to the LORD, and to sing praises to Your
name, O Most High; To declare Your loving-kindness in the morning, and
Your faithfulness every night."
Psalm 100
“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the LORD with
gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God.
It is he who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of
His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with
praise; give thanks to Him and praise his name. For the LORD is good
and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all
generations.
Consider these things with me!