“I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will show forth (recount and tell aloud) all Your marvelous works and wonderful deeds!” Psalm 9:1

As I encouraged everyone in our Sunday gathering, may we make this Thanksgiving celebration more about the fellowship and those around our table, than that of what happens to be on our table.  Our greatest blessings don’t always come in the form of what we have, but rather with whom we get to share them with.  Let me encourage you to share your life and your story this Thanksgiving with someone else.  Don’t be afraid to slow down.  Don’t be afraid to take a break from all the cooking and cleanup to enjoy the rich connections you have with family and friends. Take a risk and intentionally find a way to connect on a level on authenticity this Thanksgiving with the people around your table.  They are a gift.  Enjoy them!

I was blessed just today by a letter I want to share with you, hoping that it will warm your heart as it has warmed mine.

Dear Ones
I must thank all of you who came and painted my home in 2008.  I am more appreciative of your love and efforts as time passes.  Just desire to thank you all again – on a special Thanksgiving Day.  Find with age (now 87) I am not as sharp mentally as I could be, but am certain you all need to hear you’ll always be special in my prayer life and memory.
Ms. Glass

May the God of all peace bless you and protect you.  May He cause His face to shine upon you.

We have much to be thankful for, may we give thanks with our whole hearts!  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!