Thanksgiving is this week.
It is a traditional and annual celebration. it began as a celebration to express gratitude for a bountiful harvest.
Our lives still bring forth a harvest each year and over the passing of time.
The last few days, my heart has been filled with deep gratitude for all God has done over the past year.
The grace, the mercy, the protection, the provision, the love, and the victories – He has surely done more than we could have expected or deserved.
And so this week, I want to share a prayer I discovered many years ago, as the words have been so cherished. It is my prayer for each of you:
“The eyes of all believers are on You, Lord God and heavenly Father, since You are the Provider for all. Open Your gentle hand and pour out Your gracious blessings over those who hope in You and open their eyes to You. Give us, Lord, spiritual eyes trustingly directed toward You. May we graciously enjoy the blessing and benediction of Your divine grace, and may we take in moderation that which You have given to us and use it to honor You and fulfill our needs. Above all else, nourish our souls increasingly with the bread of Your holy Word, through Your dear Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.”
(taken from Amish Prayers compiled by Beverly Lewis, page 44)
“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I have hope in Him.”
The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, To the person who seeks Him.”
(Lamentations 3:24-25, NASB)
May you seek Him,
letting Him nourish your soul increasingly,
with the bread of His Word.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Reflection:
What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving?
Thank you, Joanne. We have so much to be thankful for.
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