“THANKSGIVING”

By Dr. Hoyt W. Allen, Jr.

As we use each letter of the word Thanksgiving, we will see only some of the wonderful gifts God has given to you and me.

T is for time. Twenty four hours for three hundred sixty five days each year to spend as we please and to make memories which we will hold forever dear.
H is for hugs for those we greet and those going away, or for encouragement for someone who is having a difficult day.
A is for achievements. As we watch our dreams come true, let’s give the credit to God for what he allowed us to do.
N is for nourishment. No matter how much or how little we are fed, remember to give thanks to God who provides our daily bread.
K is for knowledge. It may be a scientist who finds a cure for a deadly disease, or a mother who explains a fear and puts her child’s mind at ease.
S is for silence which is the part of the day when all is still. That is when we can study God’s word, pray and listen to hear God’s will.
G is for gentleness. It may be a smile or a word that is kind, for even the smallest gesture can sway the spiritually blind.
I is for imagination which is the source of every movie, play and book that we read. May we only spend our time on those with the moral message we need.
V is for vacations. It is a time to get away from our daily routine and duty, even if it is to sit in our yard and enjoy nature’s beauty.
I is for inspiration from ministers and teachers who help us along life’s way, for we remember their lessons when we are tempted to go astray.
N is for our nation, America, our great country which is so strong. God has always been with us, even though some of our deeds are wrong.
G is for God’s Son, who died for you and for me, so we may have eternal life, for from sin we are set free.

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