Giving Thanks to You!

Each day we are alive is a day of Thanksgiving.  How do we spend each day?  What are we thankful for?

God gave us life, he gave us family, he gave us friends, he gives us comfort, he provides us with our own unique identity, but how we use our time and what we do for others is what life is all about.  Even in difficult times, we should give thanks, for God is always preparing us for something new.  If we embrace life in a joyful and constructive matter, we will find happiness within. 

While life is so difficult for many people, we all need to find ways to make life better for others.  We are not to be foolish with our time, nor are we to take advantage of others.  We are here to serve and be obedient to the instructions God has laid down for us.

While temptation and sin are always before us, and because we are human, most of us are prone to sin in one form or another.  Few people can achieve true sainthood, but this is what we should strive for.  Let all of our hearts grow bigger this season of thanksgiving.

Let us give to one another the most precious gift of all:  Love, gentleness, caring attitudes and joyfulness for others.  Together, let us achieve greater understanding for the precious and fragile nature of our lives.

I give profound thanks to all of you who have been so kind to us this past year.  May your Thanksgiving holiday be joyous and your days long numbered.