Thanksgiving

Without exception, Thanksgiving always falls on the fourth Thursday of November in America and the second Monday of October in Canada.  This year that's today.  In the US, government offices, business and schools are close on Thanksgiving Day.

The celebration of Thanksgiving is, in general, a feast to give thanks for the fruits of the previous harvest, in America specifically and it dates back to the 1600s.

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good - Psalm 107:1 NIV
David wrote - Psalm 103:2 - its good to remember God's past mercies, how He forgave our sins, healed us, sustained us and lavished His blessing upon us.  Continually thinking upon this will help us become more thankful and trusting.

The spiritual healthy Christian knows what to remember and what to forget.

Forget not all his benefits - Psalm 103:2

Forgetting those things which are behind - Phil 3:13

Don't let the abundance of God's gift cause you to forget the giver.

The Best Fathers Not Only Give Us Life ...

Ever since we were little, there was always this eagerness to grow up; to take the first step, to utter the first word, to attend school and quickly graduate so that we can join the working force.  Time seems to whizz past at supersonic speed.

The working years tightly scheduled our life.  Our time was fully occupied, so sacrifices were made, and we had to forgo many things.  We have to be grateful for all the blessings that we receive, and be thankful for each day that passes by without incident.








I was reflecting about growing old on this special day.  I assumed and believed we are all filial sons and daughters.  When our dads grow older and older, maybe some will have retired from their careers by now.  I wonder how many of us "love our dads" in the way that allows him to continue to be the man that he is.

Dads who are now retired are dads from a different era. Most of our dads are the strong silent types, not like many of the younger dads nowadays who will try to be good friends with their kids.

A person's spirit is the hardest to please and easiest to break.  Love comes in many disguises.  Love is not just money but attitude as well.  Reconsider how we love our dads. Mine is no longer around.  One way, even if they are no longer with us, is to show respect for the values they taught us.  If your dad still is, be thankful, and be the better son and daughter.  Love your dad better.  Some things never change, like the fragrance of home.

THE BEST FATHERS NOT ONLY GIVE US LIFE -- THEY TEACH US HOW  TO  LIVE.