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Writer's pictureRachel Adcock

Grateful for great things!

Updated: Nov 25, 2021

It is Thanksgiving day during what has been the most challenging and interesting year of my life (and I am sure yours as well), but there is really so much to be grateful for!


I don’t know about you, but I honestly have mixed feelings on this day as it approaches. As much as I enjoy the time with my family, and great food, and fellowship, it always comes with frustrations - such as the large mound of dishes to wash, my kids not liking the dish that I spent hours to prepare (there is always at least one), and various dysfunctional family type issues.


But...I shouldn’t feel that way! I should be thankful for having a family to share the day with, great food to eat and even the dishes to eat it on. Many don’t have even that.

I recently reflected on this with when reading this excerpt from following devotion:

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A Prayer for Thanksgiving Day

By Debbie McDaniel


“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness, come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God, it is he who made us, and we are his, we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise, give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good; his love endures forever, his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100:1-5


All across our nation, Thanksgiving is a day that we set aside in order to do one thing. Be thankful.

And usually what goes along with it, is lots of food, family and friends, laughter and fun, times of giving to others in need, maybe some football, or traditions that you’ve recognized through long years.

And sometimes too, there is also loneliness. And struggle. Or deep loss. Feelings of hurt and painful circumstances that you’re still trying to hurdle over.

Whatever you’re facing this Thanksgiving Day, in the midst of all of it, may we remember again that God gives us the opportunity each and every day, to give worship and thanks to Him. Every morning He gives us breath, is His invitation to come joyfully into His Presence. He reminds us that He alone is God and we belong to Him. He assures us that His plans in our lives are for good.

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That is all so very true! There is much to be grateful for. I usually have a tradition to post something I am thankful for every day in November, but have failed miserably at keeping up with it this year. It is so easy to easily come up with ideas though, and only took a few minutes to compile my 30 here:

  • A loving God and the gift of salvation; forgiveness for my many mistakes

  • A beautiful family that is here at home

  • A restored marriage, and husband that takes great care of our family

  • Two amazing, talented, and healthy boys

  • My oldest learning new skills through his job and amazing talent playing the guitar

  • My youngest growing his talent in music and athletic abilities, which he loves

  • A wonderful extended family that I love very much

  • Living parents that are part of my life

  • A wonderful, hard working, caring mom who would do anything for me

  • An improved relationship and circumstances for my dad

  • Our adorable dog

  • A great job that has turned into a career

  • Amazing co-workers and a team that I enjoy working with

  • A warm home in a safe neighborhood

  • Choices in transportation

  • Safety in cars and planes

  • The ability for my kids to see new places like New England this year

  • Shelter from storms and disasters

  • Medical care when my family is sick

  • Remission from cancer for 24 years

  • A healthy family, not impacted by Covid

  • Electricity and running water

  • Warm meals, and a choice of what I eat

  • The beauty of fall colors

  • Freedom to freely worship

  • Freedom to vote, as many didn’t have

  • An awesome, supportive church family

  • Great friends that I keep in touch with

  • The ability to buy Christmas gifts

  • Pumpkin spice coffee


And the list goes on!


What are you grateful for?



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