“Now thank we all our God with hearts and hands and voices, Who wondrous things has done, in whom this world rejoices Who, from our mother’s arms, has blest us on our way With countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.” You may be familiar with this hymn, translated from the German by Catherine Winkworth. This wonderful hymn is so appropriate for Thanksgiving Day, which comes on the last Thursday of November.
I love to gather with family on Thanksgiving Day and enjoy the turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberries, green bean casserole and pie. Amidst all the turmoil of this world, we still have so much for which to be grateful, especially in the USA. A lot of folks (on the many football games happening) will share what they are thankful for.
I always challenge folks to remember who to give thanks TO. Give thanks to God: Almighty God: the Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer of the entire universe: God from whom all blessings flow. Every good gift finally comes from the hand of God.
And just what has God given us? Every day, every hour, every minute, every night of rest, every loved one, every friend, every roof over our head, every stitch of clothing, every juicy hamburger, every crunchy apple, every flower, every colorful leaf, every mountain, every lake and river, every gorgeous sunset, every moonrise, every starry sky. You get the idea. If you go back far enough, finally everything comes from the hand of Almighty God.
So, let us always give thanks TO GOD. As Ch.