Thanksgiving

What does the story of Thanksgiving mean to me?

I was asked that question not so long ago.  I didn’t have a catchy response, so I replied that I am thankful for everything, which includes (as my dad used to say), “the good, bad and the indifferent.”

For me the story of Thanksgiving is the good that God brought into my life.  My Savior Jesus is the greatest Good.  He loved me with an everlasting love.  He gave His life for me as an act of His love.  He sent the Holy Spirit to draw me to Him in love.  I am extremely grateful and thankful.  This is the best good of my life.  There is mercy from Him every day.  I find comfort in my forgiveness.  I find joy in the daily hope of my everlasting life.  I am so very thankful for that good.

There are so many other “goods” in my story of Thanksgiving.  My wife, Victoria, is at the top of those “goods.”  She is so full of love and support.  Then there is the love and support of  my children, and those whom God puts into my life.  I am thankful for where I live, what I am called by God to do as an intentional interim pastor.  For all the daily blessings of God like a car, a place to live, food and “toys,” I am daily thankful.

King David also gave thanks for the bad and the indifferent.  Check out Psalm 57.  It is a good one.  I am thankful for all the bad or indifferent that has happened in my life.  They are ways that God blessed me to deepen my faith, strengthen my courage and draw me closer and closer to Him

I think my story is much like yours, along with every Christian who takes a moment on our national holiday to give thanks to our glorious Lord God almighty!  I think that is the real story of Thanksgiving.

Until next week.

In Him Who so loved us,

Augie