Giving Thanks

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18  Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

 This is a month when several days are identified when special thanks is given.  As Christians, it shouldn't be necessary to encourage us to be mindful of such action.  Apostle Paul reminds us in his letters to the Thessalonians and Ephesians to be constantly on the alert to give thanks for all the wonderful things that God has entrusted to us.

One of those days of acknowledging special thanks is the day set aside to honor American veterans of all wars.  In his book, THE TIME OF OUR LIVES, Tom Brokow, that noted TV news analyst and reporter, tells us that we are living in a unique country, which over generations, has overcome great difficulties and became a stronger and a more exceptional nation after each adversity.  As a part of that history of our great country, it has been defended in warfare by individuals through their sacrifice and selflessness so that we as Americans can live in peace and comfort.

Let us follow Apostle Paul's guidance about giving thanks and remember our veterans in our prayers on that designated day. 

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father:  We give you thanks for the many blessings we have received.  We give thanks and ask for guidance and care for those veterans of our wars who sacrificed for us living in this great country.  In Your Son's name we pray.  Amen.

Lauren Holcombe         lholcombe@neb.rr.com