Today's daily lesson comes from 1 Thessolonians 5 verse 18:
"Give thanks in all circumstances . . ."
Today we give thanks in the midst of plenty.
Today we give thanks in the midst of loss.
Today we give thanks for our parents who loved and provided for us and did so much to make us who we are.
Today we give thanks that though our parents were not everything we desired or even needed, they did give us life.
Today we give thanks for our children who give us joy and laughter and hope for the world.
Today we give thanks that though the thought of children during the holidays brings up deep pain and grief within us, we know they are a blessing to this earth.
Today we give thanks for faithful friendships which bless our lives with rich connection and a place and people to belong to.
Today we give thanks though deep friendship is something we have not found, or have lost, or moved away from and we hope to discover or re-discover soon.
Today we gave thanks for a full table where all whom we love will be gathered around us.
Today we give thanks that though those whom we love or loved most dearly cannot be present this Thanksgiving they know we still have a place for them in our hearts and look forward to a future Thanksgiving with them whether on earth or in heaven.
Today we give thanks; in all circumstances we give thanks.
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