Happy Thanksgiving!
Today we pause as a nation to say thanks for our blessings. This holiday began as Americas thanked God for bringing them through very difficult times. Today I'm not so sure to whom or what many Americans are thankful. It's likely that many are not really thankful to anyone at all. Today for some is just a day to be off work, perhaps share a good meal, spend time talking with family and friends or perhaps to watch the many college and NFL games on TV. But for many others there is an acute awareness that life itself is a gift given by God alone. It is God who made us, keeps us, redeemed us and is preparing us for eternal life in His Kingdom. Survival is not possible without our God and King. We recognize that everyday we must give thanks. Today we pause, a day set aside but let us always give thanks. The apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians in chapter 5 and verses19 and 20: "....speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the LORD giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our LORD Jesus Christ..." So as you cook, eat and fellowship do pause to give our LORD thanks for His bountiful blessings always. And when today draws to a close get ready to thank Him again tomorrow and everyday for His goodness, grace, provision, mercy, forgiveness and relentless love towards us. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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