Nov. 29, 2013

1 Thessalonians 5:  ¹⁸ give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

A good thought for the day after Thanksgiving--we should ALWAYS give thanks, not just on a special holiday!

I am thankful for the family who gathered yesterday.  All of us were there, except for one who is living out of state, and her mother travels to her today, so I am sure she will hear of our group and the fine time we had.

It was nice to have everyone from young to old together.  There was a bounty of food, of course, and lots of shared conversations.  There were memories and plans to share.  The little ones entertained everyone, and pictures were taken to record this date and fix it in our memories for Thanksgivings to come.

So today, we begin another year before the official day of thanks comes again.  We need to be careful to find the time to give thanks EVERY day for God is good, and our lives are indeed a blessing.

Prayer:  Lord, help me to be more thankful for my blessings every day of every month.  I am especially grateful for this special holiday of Thanksgiving and for the days of Advent, leading to our celebration of the birth of Your son.  But I also want to acknowledge the gratitude I feel for the little blessings in my life every day. 
Amen