In today’s world there seems to be so many terrible happenings, people with grudges, wars, politics that aren’t going the way we’d like, the high cost of living and people getting mad at others. We need to step back and think about the things we are thankful for. I know I’m thankful I was born here in rural America, in the times that I was raised, by the parents I had, and what I was taught. There were good morals and respect for each other instilled in us. We didn’t have to have the best of things material wise, but we knew we had everything we needed.
My favorite Thanksgiving song is an old hymn that I grew up with, called “Count Your Blessings.” The lyrics go, “When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, when you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, count your many blessings name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done. When you look at others with their lands and gold, think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold, count your many blessings, money cannot buy, your reward in heaven nor your home on high. So amid the conflict whether great or small, do not be discouraged, God is over all. Count your many blessings; angels will attend, help and comfort give you to your journey’s end. Count your blessings name them one by one. Count you blessings see what God hath done. Count your blessings name them one by one; count your many blessings see what God hath done.”
As families and friends gather around the table covered with favorite Thanksgiving foods, may we all take time to think of others less fortunate then we are and be thankful for what is given to us. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
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