As I prepare for hosting the Thanksgiving dinner feast, I am in awe of all that I truly am thankful for.
As I determine all that must be accomplished prior to Thanksgiving Day, I am thankful for my brain that can organize and disseminate the growing list of chores, errands, and communication that must occur. And, as my brain often wanders from this task, I am grateful for my eyes that allow me to look out the window and see the sun shining on the multitude of colors that I see in the leaves on the trees, the wings of the birds and all the other beautiful and natural details that make up my yard.
Then, as my day progresses, I am grateful for my body that carries me, allows me to drive, and gives me the freedom to do what needs to be done. As I join in with my fellow human beings in the long lines of crowds, I am grateful and incredibly blessed that I have the ability to purchase what my family and I will enjoy in the next coming days.
I am blessed with friends and family who will be able to feast with me. I am blessed that all of my earthly needs are taken care of and that I have the luxury of a roof over my head, fresh water to drink, clothing to keep me warm, and food in abundance.
Mostly, what I am thankful for is the inner peace that I have found through God’s infinite, celestial and amazing messengers that we know as angels. I am grateful for the Holy Spirit that permeates throughout my life and helps me know the good and the positive in my small part of the world. I am grateful knowing that despite the natural and man-made turbulence in other parts of the world, God is in control. God has the plan. God’s love will prevail.
For this Thanksgiving, I ask that you each reflect on all that you have. Remember that in this world, all you can control are your own choices and your own reactions. Ask the Angels and the Holy Spirit to help you view the world from a loving and grateful perspective. Slow down, choose to see the goodness in the world, trust God, and be at peace.