Families all across America will sit down this week to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal during which time it is customary, in many homes, for each person to name things for which they are thankful. Often listed are family, friends, food, homes, jobs and good health.
This year, as you break bread, regardless of where you live, whether your family be large or small--even just one, I challenge you to consider not only the things for which you are grateful, but to Whom your gratitude is due. You see, being generically “thankful” is like being generically “in love.” Both are worthless emotions unless they have a recipient.
Around our table, my family is mindful of Psalm 105. “Thank the Lord for all the glorious things He does; proclaim them to the nations. Sing his praises and tell everyone about his miracles. Glory in the Lord; O worshipers of God, Rejoice!”
We also are challenged, at this time, to remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves, for no matter the trials we face, surely none of us has to look far to find others living with greater challenges.
Be blessed, my friends. Happy Thanksgiving!
This year, as you break bread, regardless of where you live, whether your family be large or small--even just one, I challenge you to consider not only the things for which you are grateful, but to Whom your gratitude is due. You see, being generically “thankful” is like being generically “in love.” Both are worthless emotions unless they have a recipient.
Around our table, my family is mindful of Psalm 105. “Thank the Lord for all the glorious things He does; proclaim them to the nations. Sing his praises and tell everyone about his miracles. Glory in the Lord; O worshipers of God, Rejoice!”
We also are challenged, at this time, to remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves, for no matter the trials we face, surely none of us has to look far to find others living with greater challenges.
Be blessed, my friends. Happy Thanksgiving!
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