It is Thanksgiving Day once again. Psalms has a lot to say about giving thanks to God, but Thanksgiving Day is an American holiday established to give thanks to God. Though not from the Bible specifically, it was created on Biblical principles. It was also created to acknowledge the goodness of God, though now many people in America too often don't even want God mentioned in the celebration of Thanksgiving Day. It is also a day to celebrate with our family and friends. We should value the time that we have together everyday, but this is a special time to celebrate God and family. It is also a day to reach out to those in need. It is not turkey day, though a lot of turkey may be eaten. It should not be a day to spend planning what we can rush into stores to buy tomorrow. It certainly shouldn't be a day when stores attempt to get people to rush into them today. We need to reclaim Thanksgiving Day as what it is supposed to be, and that is a day to thank God for His love and mercy, as we gather together with family and friends.
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