Good Thanksgiving

Dear Friends in Christ -

On this chilly, quiet Thanksgiving evening, with the kids in bed inside and the rain quietly falling outside, I'm giving thanks for so many things. Central among them are my family and friends, this lovely home and community, the grace of God and YOU.

Because it's Christ's love that binds us together, the best way I know to celebrate this holy day is to take a moment to give thanks to Him who is all in all.

May you be filled with deepest peace as you take a moment to give deepest thanks.

Blessings,
Janet+

Thank you, Father God, for all your gifts so freely bestowed . . .
For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky and sea,
For all that is gracious in my life, revealing the image of Christ,
For my daily food and drink, my home and family, and my friends,
For a mind to think, and heart to love, and hands to serve,
For health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play,
For those who inspire me: the brave and courageous, those patient in suffering and faithful in adversity,
For those who draw me to follow in their footsteps: those who valiantly seek after truth, liberty and justice,
For the communion of saints, in all times and places,
Above all, I give you thanks for the great mercies and promises given to me in Christ Jesus my Lord; and to him be praise and glory, with you, Father, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

-- Adapted from a Litany of Thanksgiving, "The Book of Common Prayer"