Happy Thanksgiving! I’m looking forward to spending the day with my extended family. Everyone’s coming to our house, and I can’t wait to love on them!

I’m thankful for the opportunity to offer hospitality, love, and nourishment to each one of them. I’m also thankful everyone is bringing a portion of the meal, making my role a little less daunting. I eagerly anticipate the hugs of grandchildren, laughing with my sister, drinking coffee with my mom, and enjoying my children–all rich blessings from the great Giver of all good gifts.

I pray you have memory-making moments that last a lifetime. That you savor every blessing of life as much as you do the feast you eat. And, above all, that you remember to thank the One who makes life worth living.

This is one of my favorite songs of thanksgiving. Maybe you’d like to sing it with your family before your meal, or use it as your prayer this year. If you need to hear the tune, you can listen to it here: http://www.elyrics.net/read/d/don-moen-lyrics/give-thanks-lyrics.html.

Give Thanks

by Don Moen

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks unto the Holy One
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son (repeat)
And now let the weak say, ‘I am strong’
Let the poor say, ‘I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us’ (repeat)

Give thanks.

Thanksgiving blessings to you and yours!