We've seen the hardships of this unusual year. We've experienced loss, inconvenience, restrictions, confusion, anger, lies, and chaos. We who believe in God have turned to Him for answers, clarifications, Truth, direction, sustenance, patience, deliverance, hope, and the peace that passes understanding. He listens and responds. For that, I am deeply thankful. Even when I don't understand.
Thanksgiving is a special American holiday where citizens are directed to focus on the bounty that is America, the values that are American, the history of this amazing first Thanksgiving that, sadly, is not exactly taught in our schools the way it really happened. Nevertheless, being born in America, the United States of America, One Nation Under God, is the greatest privilege as far as locations with endless possibilities - to be born. That isn't to say it's always easy or perfect or exactly right, but it is a privilege when one considers the alternatives.
God Bless America. Be thankful today. And everyday.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
Psalm 118:1 (NIV)