Hello everyone! How are you on this Thanksgiving afternoon? đ I hope you are feeling blessed. I live in Georgia and the weather is beautiful today. The temperature will be about 60 and that is my husbandâs favorite kind of weather. Later today, he will be outside on our deck grilling duck! Not my cup of tea, but it makes him happy.
I have been up since 6 am preparing for the day. A day of chopping, cooking, and cleaning; but most of all, giving thanks. As I cook, I am thankful for simply having food on my table with enough to feed my family and plenty of leftovers. Growing up, my Thanksgivings did not feel this way. The Thanksgivings I remember were filled with nervousness and anxiety because everything had to be perfect. Food cooked perfectly, the right outfit, and I had to be sure I said the right things.
Ephesians 5:20 â âAlways giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christâ (NIV).
I am thankful that as I cook for my family, each of my children enjoys lending a hand in the kitchen. The oldest keeps it clean as I move from dish to dish. My little ones donât ask for much because they understand the magnitude of whatâs happening in the kitchen and that alone is helpful. Besides, they know the mac and cheese is comingâŚ
I am thankful that my Thanksgiving is easy going. My children donât have to worry about being dressed “properly” and doing and saying the right things. I am thankful that my home is full of Godâs peace and joy.
My prayer as each of us prepares for Thanksgiving, is that we focus on what matters. It’s not the perfect turkey, the perfect meal or the perfect outfit. What matters is that you are here another year with the ability to give thanks to our God.
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