Prayer of Thanksgiving 2013

 

My rambling thoughts have stumbled about some this week,  but I have been thinking about the many things for which I am thankful.  I've read a lot of my FaceBook friends posts, counting down the days until Thanksgiving by listing their many "Thankful for" items.  From what I read, some folks are thankful for things like the "right shade of lip gloss" or "getting tickets" to a favorite event.  These may be okay, but my thought went back to my spiritual roots and I thought a "Thank You" prayer might be the best way to BLOG on this Thanksgiving week.  So, here is what "fell out of my head" for this post.

 

 

Dear Lord,

Wow, it seems that things change so quickly in our world; so many complex problems that seem to have no immediate solutions.  I am perplexed and challenged as I try to live as a citizen of an earthly kingdom, knowing all the while I am also a citizen of an eternal Heavenly Kingdom.

Life can be difficult and although I sometimes suffer, I am blessed and have much for which to be thankful.  I live in a land of freedom with abundant resources and enjoy a lifestyle far beyond what most world citizens enjoy.  Forgive me when I sometimes get fooled by society into believing I don’t have enough, even in the midst of plenty.  Deliver me from the world’s temptations and renew again my HOPE in Christ.

 During this season, I especially give you thanks for……

·        Life and Health (BP meds, cholesterol meds, vitamins, & ice cream)

·         Love of Family and Friends (in-laws, neighbors, fellow pilgrims & former work friends)

·         Liberty and Free Will (although sometimes I wish you’d just tell me what to do)

·         Peace in our Homeland (never had to pick up a weapon to defend myself)

·         A Christian Heritage provided by those who raised and nurtured me (All those Godly people who preceded my generation and kept the faith.)

·         Food, Shelter, Clothing & Transportation to sustain daily needs ( I am overweight, have a warm house, never been naked, and have three cars in the garage.)

·         Your promise to be with me until the “end of the world” Matthew 28: 20  (Judging from what I see on TV and read in the media, we must be getting close.)

With all that you have given me, help me to be a good steward of your abundant gifts.  May I have a giving heart, sharing from my abundance with those who have less. 

 Please accept this prayer of thanksgiving in Jesus name.        Amen