The root word of eucharisteo is charis, meaning "grace". Jesus took the bread and saw it as grace and gave thanks. He took the bread and knew it to be a gift and gave thanks. Eucharisteo, thanksgiving, envelopes the Greek word for grace, charis. But it also holds its derivative, the Greek word chara, meaning "joy".
Charis, Grace
Eucharisteo, Thanksgiving
Chara, Joy
~~~ Ann Voscamp ~~~
Another great post, Deb....I am so thankful for you. smiles---I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving, friend. smiles
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteHave a very blessed Thanksgiving, Deb!
ReplyDeleteGive thanks with a grateful heart!! Yes...grace, thanksgiving, and love to you!!
ReplyDeleteI love Ann's writings! I just finished reading her latest book, Be the GIFT and saw that she has another one to be released next year!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thought for a grace-filled day!
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