In America, on this day of Thanksgiving, may our Lord give you peace and comfort. 

No matter our circumstances God loves us and wishes to bless us.

Many will be alone today, but God can help fill the hole in their heart and bring peace within.

Many will be in pain today, it is the first time they have spent Thanksgiving without a special person being there and knowing they will never be there again.

We never completely fill that hole.  It hurts and there is always a void.

We have people who are suffering from injuries or illnesses, and it is so hard for them to get ‘up’ for this and other holidays.

We have people who are caring for these people trying to make this a special day, while they too are hurting for their friend or loved one.

We have people who have been ostracized from family and friends, and they are hurting – wondering if they will ever be together again.

We have people who are in our jails and prisons, separated from family and friends and longing for their freedom.

We have people who are so depressed that they are thinking of ending their lives, hoping that the pain will go away – and it is even more pronounced during this holiday.

All deserve our prayers for them.

Our country has been broken and torn for several years, the pain is coming to the surface on both sides, and some have no way of dealing with their emotions, they are just overwhelmed.

Our country and our citizens need our prayers for them.

I am thankful for my family, my friends, my health – although it could be better, it is not that bad – the men and women who stand between us and evil – Pastors, Christians, Military personnel, law enforcement – men and women willing to risk their lives for our safety.

I am thankful for those that work with their hands, creating and building things that make my life easier.  For scientists that have discover new ways to keep our bodies healthy and ways to help us overcome those challenges that we face in our individual health problems.

God has given us so much to make our lives more comfortable on earth, how can we not be thankful for His love and mercy?

Colossians 2:6-7 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:

⁷ Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.  KJV

Of all the things we can be thankful for, our salvation through Jesus Christ is the most important.

Everything else pales in comparison.

Later, Art (-: