What a wonderful word, isn’t it? First of all, it’s implication is that it requires some action on our part! The giving of thanks, in a time of unparalleled national self concern and preservation, takes some real self-examination .
It is almost mind boggling that in 1863, right in the middle of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln declared a national day of thanksgiving! In some of the direst days in this nation’s history, he called for the nation to remember the good in our lives, and be thankful.
We can do no less today. My wish for you, and for me, is a day filled with genuine thanksgiving for the real gifts of life, like relationships of family and friends, for opportunities to share, for life itself, all bestowed by our God from His infinite store.
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