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blessings, comfort, God's love, grace, grandparents, gratitude, heritage, mercy, parents, praise, protection, provision, trust
This day I am thankful for the more basic things of life:
A lamp over my shoulder by which to read God’s word
A warm fireplace to chase away the early morning chill
The sun that brings morning light
Coffee and food to begin my day
I am thankful for a rich family heritage:
That I was born into a God-fearing, believing family
That church was a part of our life, not an option
That I had parents who took care of me, sometimes sacrificially
For parents and grandparents who taught by example
I am thankful at night:
When I recount the blessings of protection throughout the day
When I lie down in a comfortable bed in a house that is mine
Knowing that for now our country is still free
Knowing that for always God will care for His children
I love the memories of Thanksgivings past:
The hours of excited preparation for our feasting
Having family and friends in my home and around my table
The pleasure it gave my parents and grandparents to come for repast
My full-of-faith, humble grandfather being the one returning thanks
The Lord has blessed me most abundantly.
I give Him praise and I give Him thanks!
He is my first thought in the morning,
my last thought in the evening.
I lift up the Lord God Almighty in gratitude!
I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever;
with my mouth I will make your
faithfulness known through all generations.
I will declare that your love stands firm forever,
that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself.
~~Psalm 89:1-2 NIV