This is a huge holiday week in America, as millions of people are preparing to give thanks,
or are we?
One can only imagine the conversations as friends and families gather around tables...
Politics,
"Global warming,"
Wars and threats of war,
Strange weather phenomenon,
Immigration,
Economic insecurity,
Fractured, difficult, or lost relationships,
Health concerns,
Travel difficulties,
Etc., etc.
Can we stop?
Even for one day?
Can we stop and remember?
Remember the things we have to be thankful for,
Blessings that God liberally pours out with generosity on all of us.
The undeserved gifts He showers on a world that largely discounts Him most of the time.
Sacrifices made by those who fight for freedom, those who even while we celebrate, are responding to calls for help, or keeping us safe in our homes.
Like a challenge?
How about for 24 hours giving thanks, no complaining, just thanksgiving.
Can we do it?
I don't know but I'm willing to try. How about you?
Happy Giving of Thanks,
Ruth
"It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Thy name, O Most High."
Psalm 92:1
"In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
1 Thessalonians 5:18
"Amen, blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen." Revelation 7:12
