“Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:20
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year. I’ve always loved the story of the Pilgrims traveling by the Mayflower to America. I especially like how the Native Americans helped the Pilgrims to survive that first devastating winter—it was a time of peaceful coexistence before trouble started between these two groups.
To celebrate Thanksgiving of 2011, Mary and I are having a Thanksgiving contest. We’re giving away a prize to one adult and one student who leave a comment on this blog. All you have to do is share with us in the comment section about something you are thankful for this Thanksgiving. Even if this has been a difficult year for your family, think of one thing you’re thankful for and tell us about it. By focusing on the blessings God has given us, we can change our attitudes about our circumstances. We’ll randomly choose one adult winner and one student winner from the responses we receive. Be sure to leave your name. We’ll announce the winner on the blog, and then the winner will need to e-mail us your mailing address.
What are you thankful for this year?
Happy Thanksgiving and pray on!
(The painting is called “The First Thanksgiving” by Jean Louis Gerome Ferris, courtesy of commonswikimedia.org.)
I am thankful that we live in a free country. I am also thankful that I have a family that loves me. I also am thankful that i have food to eat every day.
I am thankful for all of the love and care I get from my family. I am also thankfull for a Christian school. Another thing is a home to live in.
I am thankful that I have a loving God that hears my prayers and answers them (in His time) – God has restored my husband’s relationship with Him. I’m thankful that we once again can study His Word and pray together. I am also thankful for a special friend who has supported me through prayer and encouragement during difficult times. We serve an awesome God!
Kathy,
You have won the Thanksgiving contest! Can you send me your address so that I can mail you your prize? You can email your address to me at janevanosdol@me.com.
I am thakful for my family, friends, a roof over my head, food to eat, clothes on my back, and HEAT in my house