Thanksgiving comes early this year. In
fact, it comes as early as it can. November 1 fell on a Thursday,
which means that Thanksgiving will the the earliest (November 22)
that it can be on the calendar. I suppose that means I need to start
thawing my turkey now.
It brings to mind the need for
thanksgiving throughout the year. Not just the turkey and homemade
rolls (though I wouldn't mind) but the need to give thanks. It's
never too early for that, no matter how the calendar falls. The Bible
puts it in terms we can all understand.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)
16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Give thanks (and it's
okay to have some turkey, too)!
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