Traditionally Thanksgiving is a time of praise and
remembrance for what God has provided us. It is a time in which we observe the
pilgrims and their journey to freedom. It is a time in which we celebrate the
benevolence of our Creator while sitting around a table filled with an
abundant feast. But Thanksgiving is something much more.
Thanksgiving is also a reminder from God that we are blessed
and provided divine gifts; gifts that often disrupt our lives and change our
course. God’s
gifts disclose the harsh reality that what we have come to regard as
"normal" is really a deviation from the truth, revealing that we are
never satisfied. We are creatures that consume for our own personal gain and
benefit. God’s gifts are sometimes painful for us to accept because they are
for our own wellbeing. God’s gifts allow us to see the truth in our lives, and
reveal our shortcomings. If we accept these divine gifts they soften our
hearts, change our way of thinking, and transform our souls. That is something
to be sincerely thankful.
Thanksgiving is a transformational experience in which we are
given an insight into our personal lives. It is then that we understand that
God is not at the center of our lives, rather it is our selfish desires and
needs that take precedent. It is a remarkable gift of redemption.
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