Happy Thanksgiving!

Colossians 3:17
17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

In one of my classes this week, the teacher actually gave us time to stop and think of what we were thankful for. In fact, we wrote down three things that we're thankful for. I wrote five down because I made a turkey by tracing my hand and put the five points on the 'fingers.' Being a senior in high school, teachers don't normally give us the chance to reflect on Thanksgiving, like we did in elementary school. Therefore, I took advantage of this opportunity.

In general, the lack of time to think about Thanksgiving in school coincides with how ungrateful we tend to become in life. So many things vary little from our everyday routine, so we give those activities little thought or appreciation.

That is a foolish decision on our part. Think about how well off we are compared to many other people. Millions are in poverty-stricken conditions. Millions do not have food on their table everyday. Millions do not have a home. It is unprecedented to see exactly how much we take for granted sometimes.

Each day, try to take time and thank God for all you have. Keep in mind we're not guaranteed anything and we can easily lose our home, for example, in a quick instant. Remember to pray today for those who aren't as fortunate as you.

Have a very happy Thanksgiving! Be safe.