This week, we celebrate Thanksgiving! I like the simplicity of Thanksgiving. We gather with family and friends and thank God for the blessings in our lives. We don't have to buy any gifts. No oversized cartoon turkey is sneaking into the house and leaving presents. There is just looking at your life and telling God thank you. Sure, the world tried to turn Thanksgiving into the hurry-up and end holiday so we can get to a Black Friday sale. And that was almost successful until the world discovered Black Friday sales could start in July. Fortunately, Thanksgiving was saved.
The spirit of Thanksgiving speaks to our childhood trust in God. Many of us go around the table counting our blessings like a seven-year-old child. No one questions if we deserve these blessings. We believe that God loves us and is active in our lives. I wished we had that type of clarity at every meal. No matter how many bad days we may have had in the past year, we can still see how much God loves us.
Jesus, I trust that you will continue to walk with me each day. Continue to bless me even when I am oblivious to Your actions. I may not be good at noticing the day-to-day stuff, but each year, I realize You are faithful and good to me, and I am truly thankful.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
-Susan
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