by Cowboy Bob Sorensen
On this distinctly American holiday where people traditionally celebrate family, friends, and what we have, we need to remember the greater blessings. Many of us have things we take for granted. We have electronic devices that are "essential" to us that didn't even exist ten years ago, and we panic when they're not working. A bit of perspective, people! I can turn on the faucet and get clean water that we put through an
attached filter to make it even better, but there are those who have to
scrounge for muddy water to drink and hope it doesn't kill them. Even if we're not living in splendor, we need to be thankful for what we have, you savvy?
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The Thankful Poor, Henry Ossawa Tanner, 1894 |
While having a day of giving thanks set aside once a year is good, it is better to be thankful every day of the year, and to praise our Creator and Redeemer for all he has given us. As for me, I'm thankful for living in good conditions. More importantly, I am redeemed by the blood and resurrection of Jesus.
I'd like to share a couple of links for your perusal, ifn' you don't mind and have a few moments. First, "Thanksgiving Requires a Receiver". Next, a post that involves MacGyver and the Mayflower, "Thankfulness and - Repurposing?" Also, the video below by Dr. Stanley should communicate better than my faltering attempts:
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