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A Thanksgiving Proclamation

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Today, in the United States of America, we celebrate Thanksgiving.  This is a day to gather with family and friends to share food and traditions.

This National holiday was established in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln who said, “…I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.”(underline added)

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Thanksgiving Blessings and Thoughts

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Blessings for Thanksgiving

For Thankful Hearts and Freedom

This week in the United States of America we celebrate Thanksgiving.  This day is set aside to consider all of our blessings and offer a special day of thanks to our Lord.  Sadly, this is becoming a day to hit the stores for holiday deals.  My prayer is that each of you will take time to search your heart for all you are thankful for this season.  Forgive others and go forward free.  Spend time with family and friends, feed those less fortunate and remember those who are serving in our Armed … Read the rest