Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.(1 Thessalonians 5:18)
October 11 is Thanksgiving Holiday in Canada. Many people are looking forward to the day with lots of anticipation. I am not so conversant with the origin of Thanksgiving in Canada. I saw online that the original purpose of the celebration is to celebrate the harvest season. The day is spent with family gatherings, eating pumpkin pie and plenty of turkey! Today, I asked Michael, “What food should we make for Thanksgiving day” and he replied “kenkey.” I looked at him in awe… I thought if you move to Rome, you do what Romans do. Anyway, we might be having a “kenkeyish” Thanksgiving not a “turkish” one. The truth is whether you eat pumpkin pie or kenkey on October 11, it doesn’t change the purpose of the celebration. It is THANKSGIVING!!!
I am sure some people do not necessarily have very good reasons to celebrate Thanksgiving. The year has been difficult for most people and the worries that come with it can force one to ignore the joy of celebrating with family and friends. The Bible says that we should give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Therefore, you don’t need to win before you join the Thanksgiving train. If you can afford to make good food on Thanksgiving, do so. Don’t let the pressures of the world stress you. Just thank God for the gift of life.
Eat your pumpkin pie and turkey with a grateful heart. Eat your kenkey with pepper sauce and fried fish with appreciation. Be happy and content with your blessings and do not forget that the ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE TAKES ONE TO THE NEXT ALTITUDE. Send some food to your friends and neighbors. Let’s celebrate together. Let’s harvest our sacrifice of praise together. The Lord has been good to us🙏
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