As we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving—whether in a bustling house filled with family, or in the quiet peace of home—it’s a beautiful opportunity to pause and remember the goodness of God.

Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday; it’s a posture of the heart. It’s that sacred moment when we look back over the past year and recognize the fingerprints of God in the ordinary and extraordinary places of our lives.

Gratitude in Every Season

Some years, gratitude flows easily—laughter echoing through the house, blessings abundant, prayers answered. Other years, Thanksgiving comes with a softer step… through loss, waiting, unanswered questions, or trials that have stretched us thin.

And yet, Scripture reminds us gently:

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
—1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV)

Giving thanks in all things doesn’t mean all things are easy. It means God is present in every moment—steady, faithful, unchanging.

The Table of Remembrance

Thanksgiving is our modern-day Ebenezer—our reminder that
“Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.” (1 Samuel 7:12)

So as we gather…

To pass the turkey
To share memories
To watch little hands sneak rolls from the basket
To laugh, to pray, to simply be together

…we are doing more than celebrating a holiday. We are remembering God’s provision.

Thankfulness as Worship

When we thank God, we’re not just listing blessings.
We are acknowledging the Giver.

We are declaring that even in the unknowns, He is worthy.
Even when we don’t see the whole story, He is good.
Even when our hearts ache, He is near.

“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise.”
—Psalm 100:4

Happy Thanksgiving, dear friends.
May gratitude be the melody that carries you through every season ahead.

Mary