From Kathy Bohnert
Monroe
In 1621, Gov. William Bradford wrote the first Thanksgiving proclamation to give thanks to God for bringing them to the new land. On Oct. 3, 1789, George Washington proclaimed America's first national day of Thanksgiving in order to recognize God as the "beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be." Then in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln instituted the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. This is an important reminder. But really, except for the special meal shared together, Thanksgiving Day should not be different than any other day of the year, because we should always have a thankful attitude toward God. Concern and kindness toward one another shouldn't just be shown during the holiday season but always.
I have so much to be thankful for: my husband, children, family and friends. For living in the United States, where we can still worship God freely and so many more freedoms that many other nations don't have. Let us not take these freedoms for granted. Above all is the realization of God's provision of His saving grace through our precious Lord Jesus. "For God so loved the world that whosoer believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16. Remember to give thanks to the loving and gracious God, who is the source of all good things as you celebrate this holiday season.
Monroe
In 1621, Gov. William Bradford wrote the first Thanksgiving proclamation to give thanks to God for bringing them to the new land. On Oct. 3, 1789, George Washington proclaimed America's first national day of Thanksgiving in order to recognize God as the "beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be." Then in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln instituted the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. This is an important reminder. But really, except for the special meal shared together, Thanksgiving Day should not be different than any other day of the year, because we should always have a thankful attitude toward God. Concern and kindness toward one another shouldn't just be shown during the holiday season but always.
I have so much to be thankful for: my husband, children, family and friends. For living in the United States, where we can still worship God freely and so many more freedoms that many other nations don't have. Let us not take these freedoms for granted. Above all is the realization of God's provision of His saving grace through our precious Lord Jesus. "For God so loved the world that whosoer believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16. Remember to give thanks to the loving and gracious God, who is the source of all good things as you celebrate this holiday season.
