"From Thanskgiving to Thanks Living"
Thanksgiving Meditation
Our power is shut off, and suddenly we become thankful for electricity.
Our garbage is not picked up, and suddenly we become thankful for the garbage collectors weekly stop.
A good friend dies, and suddenly we discover how much the friendship meant to us.
Our water becomes too polluted to drink, and suddenly we appreciate pure water.
Why is it, Lord, that we take for granted the uncounted blessings of life until they are removed from us?
We take for granted,
the mind you have given us,
the beauty of the earth around us,
the rain and soil combining to produce our food,
the love of family and friends surrounding us.
Today, we thank you,
for being patient with us,
for not forgetting us when we forget You,
for loving and forgiving us,
for music and singing,
for rest and leisure,
for thouse who understand us,
for laughter and joy,
for being with us now.
Most of all we thank you for not withholding the blessings of life from us even though we take them for granted.
Take us from worship into the world where we turn words of thanksgiving into deeds of service.
from the Church of the Brethren (Notrther Indiana District) NEWS
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