Gail was going through turmoil in her life. Her aging mother had a chronic disease, her husband had recently left her for another woman, her oldest boy Jeff was called into the principals office for fighting in school, and she got a notice from the bank that she had three bounced checks. When Gail got up this morning and looked in the mirror wondering how she was going to face another day, she saw a gray hair.
That was it. Today is thanksgiving and she was anything but thankful. However, like so many people she went through the motions, cooked thanksgiving dinner and prepared for the event. When the meal was ready and everyone was gathered around the table, she finally sat down with a sigh of relief. Time for the prayer.
Everyone bowed their heads and held hands. A moment before she led the prayer, Gail looked around the table and saw her loved ones waiting. Suddenly all the turmoil was lifted as it dawned on her how blessed she was to be gathered with her kids, her parents, her aunt, and a friend from work. She began to cry, and her son asked her what was the matter. She said, “I just realized how very blessed I am to be here with all of you. I am so thankful to God for His many blessings. In spite of everything I am truly blessed and rejoice in these blessings from God.” It was a great Thanksgiving day.
The Bible says, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (I Thessalonians 5:16-18)
The Bible says, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (I Thessalonians 5:16-18)
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