Happy Thanksgiving!!

I pray that this will bless you as it has me. Happy Thanksgiving!

Giving Thanks

”Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make joyful noise unto him with psalms”. Psalm 95:2.

The first Thanksgiving proclamation by George Washington in 1789 is worth repeating today.

'Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and ­humbly to implore His protection and favor . . . Now therefore, I, do recommend and assign Thursday, the twenty-sixth day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the Beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks for his kind care and protection of the people of this country."

Since the first Thanksgiving Day, America has been greatly favored by God. We should pause to recount God's blessings to us and to thank Him from the depths of our hearts. We should never be un­mindful of God's great mercies, but always manifest a grateful spirit. True thanksgiving is not manifest in overeating and indulgence. It will hold more meaning and bring more joy to us and our children if we share God's blessings with others.
It was with this in mind that one mother suggested that the family prepare two dinners. The children were curious and excited as the second meal was packed in a basket and carried to a home where the mother had recently deserted her family. They watched in silence as their own mother arranged the table, then called the family in. The father with his children around him bowed his head and gave thanks to God. When the givers returned home, their own meal was eaten with genuine gratitude.

I know we are living during troublesome times, and there is much suffering and sorrow, but remember, back of every cloud there is a silver lining.
We have so much for which to be thankful. Our hymns of joy and praise should ascend to our loving heavenly Father this Thanksgiving Day and every day. The Lord delights to have us express our grateful appreciation for all His love to us.

“Happy Thanksgiving!!”

 ~ Lee Davis ~