I have already shared what takes place at my home during
Thanksgiving, but none of what I’ve shared is the most important. Each year before we eat, we take some time to
reflect on what we are thankful for.
Family, friends, food on the table, and God above all are generally the
top of the list. This year, I would add
some things. I am thankful for YASC (my
sending organization) for finding me the perfect placement. I am thankful for the new friends I have made
through YASC. I am thankful for the
family I have come to know at CAMS. I am
thankful for the opportunity to teach. I
am thankful for the work everyone at CAMS does.
Take a minute to think about what you are thankful for. Who wants to share? Leave a comment below!
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says “Be joyful always; pray
continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you
in Christ Jesus.”
We are reminded to “give thanks in all circumstances.” It may be easy to give thanks on a day set
aside for just doing that, but it is not always easy. It’s not easy to be thankful when you are
frustrated with someone, suffer a disappointment, or are surrounded by
tragedy. It’s not easy to be thankful
when someone has wronged you. How can we
possibly be thankful then?
I am not going to try to pretend to be an expert on this
subject. I can only tell you what I know
as a person who always tries to see the bright side of things. I know that even when you are having your
worst day, you are still having a day. I
know that for everything someone does that frustrates you, there is at least
one thing someone else does to make you happy.
God asks us to be thankful always. It may seem like an impossible task, but that
doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try.
Let’s pray.
Thank You, God, for
little things
that often come our way--
The things we take for granted
but don't mention when we pray--
The unexpected courtesy,
the thoughtful, kindly deed--
A hand reached out to help us
in the time of sudden need--
Oh, make us more aware, dear God,
of little daily graces
That come to us with "sweet surprise"
from never-dreamed-of places.
Helen Steiner Rice
that often come our way--
The things we take for granted
but don't mention when we pray--
The unexpected courtesy,
the thoughtful, kindly deed--
A hand reached out to help us
in the time of sudden need--
Oh, make us more aware, dear God,
of little daily graces
That come to us with "sweet surprise"
from never-dreamed-of places.
Helen Steiner Rice
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