Thanksgiving became an official U.S. holiday in 1863, smack in the middle of a bloody civil war. Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.
What are you thankful for? I’m thankful for family, friends, health, interesting work, insightful travel and good food, just to name a few. This is the day to take a few quiet minutes to reflect on the Lord’s goodness in your life.
Oddly enough, Thanksgiving is now surrounded by Black Friday sales. It seems a blink of thankfulness flits by in the midst of frenzy, difficult to catch and hold. But give it a grab. By taking time to reflect on what I’m thankful for, I worry less about holiday eruptions and enjoy more those around me.
As I reflect on the goodness of the Lord towards me, I’m encouraged by this verse from Colossians 3:15: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
I can choose to be thankful. And today, Thanksgiving Day, yields no better opportunity.
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I am thankful, Dave, for the biblical insights I receive each day from your posts. I’ve printed out today’s post an
d I look forward to sharing it with our table guests.
Thank you, and hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!