Thanksgiving 2020
With a year like this you might not feel
You have anything to be grateful for.
You may instead sit around and think
Of all the things about 2020 you abhor.
The shutdowns, the restrictions, and wearing these masks
All because of COVID-19.
All the disasters, the deaths, and civil unrest
This was a year like none we’ve ever seen.
But even in the midst of all the chaos
And craziness going on all around.
There is still a light at the end of the tunnel.
In the Word of God it can be found.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
Don’t lean on what you understand.
Fear not for it is Almighty God
Who holds you in His right hand.
He promises to never leave nor forsake you.
Even in the middle of a pandemic He’s there.
So be anxious for nothing, take every thought captive
And on Him cast all of your care.
Thank God for His faithfulness, His love and His mercy
Thank Him for the air that you breathe.
Thank Him for His unlimited supply
And that He provides everything that you need.
Thank Him for loved ones that are still here with you
Thank Him for FaceTime and Zoom.
Thank Him for shelter and clothing and water
And for every single meal you consume.
Thank Him for the sun, the rain, the trees
For the animals and birds in the sky.
Thank Him for all the times He’s blessed you
And you still have no idea as to why.
Thank Him for the spiritual gifts that He’s given you
By using them to bring Him glory.
Thank Him for all He’s brought you through
By being willing to tell others your story.
Thank Him that He sees you, He hears you and answers
That He’s always right on time.
Thank Him that He’s gracious and compassionate and forgiving
That He’s patient and gentle and kind.
Thank Him for the thousands of promises He made you
And that His Word never returns to Him void.
Thank Him for all your tears He has bottled
And for every relationship He’s restored.
Thank Him for your parents, your children, your friends
Your spouse, your pastor, your boss.
Thank Him for Jesus who loved you so much
That He died for you on the cross.
In everything give Him thanks
In your words, in your actions and deeds.
Thank Him in your coming and in your going
And in your prayer closet down on your knees.
Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing.
Give thanks to the Lord for He’s good.
There’s always something to thank Him for
Even the rocks would cry out if they could.
So, thank you Lord for who You are
And for all You’ve done for me.
Thank you, Father for this amazing year
And for all my natural eyes can’t see.
Thank you for the plan you have for my life
Of which you knew this year would be a part.
Thank you for drawing me closer to You
And for the work you’re doing in my heart.
I could never ever say thank you enough.
The number of things I am grateful for are plenty.
Included in the things I’m thankful for
Is this life-changing year of 2020.
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