Several years ago, some friends of mine drove out East to spend Thanksgiving Day with their relatives. On the way, their car began giving them trouble. Fortunately, they found a gas station open where a mechanic was on duty. But he didn’t the parts to make the necessary repairs, so they were delayed until he could locate them.
They finally arrived late at night at the home where their loved ones were waiting anxiously. But their troubles weren’t over. By morning, most of them had the flu! When the time came to return to Grand Rapids, they still weren’t feeling well. To make matters worse, about halfway home the baby also became ill.
Worn out and discouraged, they continued on in silence. Then one of the little tykes in the back seat piped up, “What ever happened to Thanksgiving?”
That’s the way we sometimes react to adversities. When all’s well and things are going our way, it’s easy to praise the Lord. But when our plans are disrupted, bills pile up, our health fails, or disappointments come, thankfulness seems to disappear. Yet the Bible tells us to give thanks in everything! When we do, we won’t ask, “What ever happened to Thanksgiving?” every day will be thanksgiving! – Richard W. De Haan
I am ashamed! I realize
Now that Thanksgiving’s here,
God daily gives His gifts to me;
I give thanks once a year. – Heine
A good attitude toward life begins with gratitude toward God.
- November 25, 1993, Our Daily Bread
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