It's that time of year again. Today people everywhere are getting up early to get the turkey in the oven. The houses have delicious aromas for hours. The Christmas music starts to get played on the radio. The cool weather is a welcome relief, here in Arizona, at least. I love this time of year.
Families will gather around the table today and share what they are thankful for. Time to put aside petty squabbles and enjoy all the blessings we have. I wonder how many of us though, will thank our Lord? Don't get me wrong, I think it's great to be thankful family, pets, and loved ones. I myself am thankful for my wonderful family. But we would have none of this if it wasn't for our Lord. He created this entire world. He gave us our families. He willingly went to the cross and died to pay for all our sins. I don't know anyone else who showed that much love and continues to do so. Do you? So, let's give thanks this year to Him, also.
And there are other important people who don't get enough recognition. Our service men and women. Some of them are even fighting for us today. They don't get to sit around a table with their families and enjoy a grand feast. They are out there with fellow soldiers fighting for our freedom. Some will even give their lives today. Give thanks to all those men and women who have so willingly put others first.
May you all be blessed this Thanksgiving day, and enjoy your families. If your family is far away, give them a call and keep them close in your heart. Be thankful you have the opportunity to say I love you and don't let the day end without doing so.
