Give Thanks

To each of us, Thanksgiving holds a different meaning.

To students, it means a day off from school.

To football fans, it means the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions, a tradition that dates back over 50 years.

To department stores and retail chains, it marks the day before Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year and the start of the Christmas shopping season.

To most of us, however, it means gathering with our families and friends to stuff our faces with Thanksgiving turkey, dressing, macaroni and cheese, rolls, pies, and a host of other dishes that will remain nameless.

But in the hustle and bustle of this holiday season, let’s not forget what Thanksgiving is really about – that is, giving thanks to God for all He has done for us throughout the year and throughout our lives.

As my Facebook status reads, if you can read this, you have something to be thankful for. So, if you’ve never prayed before, if you’ve never been to church before, even if you’ve never even thought about God before, it’s never too late to reach out to Him. God isn’t interested in your perfection. All He wants is a relationship with You. So, remember Him as you go through this Thanksgiving Day and partake in your various holiday traditions.

God bless and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

J.W.

"And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him." ~ Colossians 3:17