I one way or another you are getting ready. Getting ready for the tradition of Thanksgiving. The thing that helped me get ready the most was our minister's sermon on Sunday. It should be posted by tomorrow on the church website and I recommend you read it. The link to our church website is right over there on the right.
The getting ready part can be a little hectic at times. If you're celebrating in your own home you are most likely preparing food, getting serving dishes ready and maybe even cleaning guest rooms for out of town guests. Or maybe you are traveling and must pack, fill up your gas tank and are maybe even taking Christmas gifts for those you don't plan to see at Christmas. There are many items on your list. Last year I started a new tradition for myself for Thanksgiving. I made an actual list of thanksgivings. It was the only way I could really concentrate on what I'm thankful for. Dr. Fiedler's sermon helped me kick start my list in emphasizing the things I could include. We are always thankful for the food we eat, the roof over our heads and the clothes on our backs. But I was convicted to think about personal growth goals I may have reached. To think about peace in adversity I may have been given. To think about strength and grace I've experienced even when things have been difficult. Acknowledging this type of gift and growth truly pushes us forward in our understanding of our relationship with Christ and with the humanity around us. This year, make a list. See if doesn't make the holiday more meaningful. Also, it's still okay to thank God for that pie. :)
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