Give Thanks

      Although Thanksgiving is squeezed in between Halloween and an overlapping of early Christmas decorating and shopping, lets not forget that Thanksgiving is a very special time of the year when families gather to give thanks together.  Let us, also, not forget that giving thanks is a year-round activity.  

     This Thanksgiving I did not start to clean the leaves from the yard.  I wanted the fall color to lay around.  I wanted the season to feel like Thanksgiving.  I did not start to play Christmas music or start any Christmas decorating because I did not want to overlook the Season of Thanksgiving.  I simply looked forward to quality family time with loved ones I had not seen all year.   Along with good food and lots of it, my family did enjoy a good time together with much thanks for the blessing through the year.  Following is my praise and thanks to God.   

    In Everything Give Thanks

I have riches untold

Far beyond gold;

Not money in banks

But much in which to give thanks.

There is the sovereign Father

Protecting when tempests gather.

I’m adopted by the One in charge-

The One over the world at large.  

Then there is my Jesus;

A Treasure come to give me life,

To rid me of worry and strife,

To help me flourish, thrive, and survive.

Shifting through my gift of gold, 

I find a happy soul.  

I find a living Spirit

Among the treasure I inherit.

I give thanks!

I give praise

To the Father of my days-

The One who gives me riches, a gold mine, 

A sturdy supporting Vine.

I give thanks for my permanent place;

Riches by His grace.

In everything, thanks I give,

‘Cause my Savior lives.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson. 11/24/2022

 

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV