Thanksgiving

On October 3rd, 1863, Abraham Lincoln invited the people "in every part of the United States" to "observe the last Thursday of November next as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father." Ever since then, every President has proclaimed a day in November as one for thanks. It's unfortunate that lately our culture seems to race past Thanksgiving. As soon as Halloween is over, it's off to the Christmas Season. But let us pause this day and give thanks. It's remarkable that Abraham Lincoln began a day of Thanksgiving in the midst of our Civil War. Yet even in dark times we are called to thanks. Even in times of plenty we are to give thanks. So in the middle of chewing turkey meat, give Him thanks. Thanks for the potaotes and corn. Thanks for family, friends, and faith. Thank you Lord for the breath I take. There really is a lot to be thankful for. These are the days my friend.
Jim "Train"