In the Spirit of Thanksgiving

Tradition holds that Thanksgiving is the time to be with family and share the blessings that we are most thankful for. The Pilgrims did this same thing in 1621. The surviving Pilgrims had much to be thankful for. After their first winter in the New World, only about half survived. A long voyage into unknown territory and a hard winter provided the backdrop for a celebration to thank God for bringing them to that point. Life was not easy for these first Pilgrims. They had experienced much hardship and loss, but they found a way to give the glory to God.

People around the world today are not immune to hardships. We also experience loss - loved ones pass, income declines, friendships die. We've all experienced loss and made it through rough days, weeks, months, and even years. Do we stop and give God the glory that He so deserves? This should be an everyday occurrence, but far too often we take for granted what we have and complain about what we don't. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving let's remember what truly matters and give the credit to our Father who loves us unconditionally.