THANKS!

Isn't this what the national holiday is really all about?

Certainly, we view and celebrate Thanksgiving Day in so many different ways. Well, except for the turkey.  Those poor birds have nothing about which to be thankful. I suspect most of the United State are grateful for the time off from work, great food, and a time with family or friends. Sometimes, the origin of the tradition is recalled. You know? The pilgrims and Native Americans having a big feast together, and all that.

But, from God's point of view what is the essence of Thanksgiving or even thankfulness? Well, here it is:  God wants us to be a people who are always giving thanks and who are always living thanks. In other words, we are called to a life of thanks, or as I call it - thanksliving. Here's why: