Here are two paintings by Eric Enstrom entitled GRACE. I first saw them as a little girl in my Aunt May and Uncle Stanley’s kitchen in Rock Glen PA. I loved them then and find them even more beautiful and inspirational today. In the book of Hebrews, we read “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise……..the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.” Chapter 13:15
The month of November offers us the opportunity to give thanks for our loved ones on All Saints Sunday. We also gather for Thanksgiving dinners at tables around the country.
These are times for unceasing prayers around the world. It is not unusual to become overwhelmed by current events. Let us all take a deep breath and KNOW that our Triune God is in charge. We CAN give thanks every day for the small and enormous mercies God provides.
* We can pray for the people who will experience this Thanksgiving without their loved one for the first time. We feel that no one could possibly take their place at the table. I assure you……..JESUS CAN.
* We pray for all of the men and the women in the armed services, EMT, hospital personal, fire and police officers that cannot be home for a holiday dinner.
* We pray for all those who have no one to share a thanksgiving meal with.
* We pray for all those who are food compromised.
* We pray for the homeless. Our list of petitions may seem endless at times.
It is crucial that we remember to give thanks and praise.
We can give thanks and praise with tears in our eyes. (for whatever reason) God wants to hear our voices.
May this month be one of thoughtful contemplation, yummy food, good company, joy, and sorrow expressed to those who love and support us. Pray on good people of Conyngham. Pray on.
With love and thanksgiving for you, Pastor Cindy, Hardy and Gabriel
