Thanks

Today like every other day before I leave for work I get on my knees and pray to God. Nothing unusual in that millions do it around the earth. And like millions of other fathers I ask God to bless my children with health and happiness. Nothing unusual about that millions of fathers do the same. And each day I thank God for the blessing it is to have children who love you as you love them. Nothing unusual about that millions do the same.

Tonight I am thinking about a Father who gave up His only begotten son whom He loved for mankind. Very unusual none I know would do the same. Tonight I am thinking about that gift of salvation that His son purchased for mankind by freely and willingly giving up His life. Very unusual none that I know would do the same. I am also trying to imagine the pain and suffering that went before His Resurrection. Very unusual none that I know would do the same.

And then I stop and think about the soldiers and sailors and airmen so far from home this Thanksgiving and I take a moment to ask God to bless them and their families with health and happiness. Unusual that many who claim "God bless America" can't do the same.

Giving Thanks

It is Thanksgiving time in America. A time when everyone remembers the blessings in their lives. Many will bow their heads in prayer surrounded by family and loved ones. Many will be invited to share with friends and many still will be alone and lonely. If you know or even think you know of someone who may be alone then please invite them to your table to share in the warmth and affection at your board be it lavish and rich or humble and sparse.

Yes it may be a small gesture that is not accepted but politely declined however you made it and that's what counts. The simple fact that you took the time to offer may make someone stop and think at least someone cares. The simple fact that you took the time to offer may lead someone to remember you in their prayer. The simple fact that you took the time to offer is what America is all about.

God bless you and yours this Thanksgiving day!

Commandments

They take your word from out the schools,
And wonder why the children each other kills,
They ban your word from out the press,
And wonder why their youth respect an adulteress,
They ban your word from over public meals,
And wonder why others steal,
They take your word out of the law,
And wonder why covertness grows,
They pass laws to ban your law,
And wonder why You let them go.