“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:6-7
God cares for you! Could there be anything more wonderful to be thankful for than this in this messed up, painful, discouraging, frightening, lonely, and confusing year? As you reflect on those things for which you are thankful, move this to the top of the list: the Almighty Creator of the Universe cares for you personally!
God loves you. If you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then God has adopted you as His own precious son or daughter. He loves you deeply. He hears your cries, your sorrows, your triumphs, your agonies, and your frustrations. He understands your pain and your fears. He invites you to literally toss every anxiety of your heart and mind at Him in prayer so that you may enjoy peace and rest deep within your soul.
So this Thanksgiving, it’s OK to laugh and it’s OK to cry. It’s OK to acknowledge it’s been a rough, tough, rotten year and that you’ve never felt less in control. Rather than letting that ruin your Thanksgiving, let it humble you before your loving Heavenly Father. Give thanks that while you are weak, He is strong, that while you feel lost at times, God is firmly, wisely, and wonderfully in control. Give thanks as you’ve never done before because God cares for you and every detail of your life!