Canadians are known across the world for maple syrup, ice hockey, and (my favourite) butter tarts. We eat KD, toboggan, and bring a box of Timbits to the office. We are well known as an overly polite group of people. We apologize even when we’ve done nothing wrong and seek harmony. With all this in mind, it seems fitting that during a year when the Coronavirus hogs every headline and when politics have stirred up a hornets’ nest, to choose thankfulness. I’ve started a list. I remember all the Lord has done for us, and what better time is there to be thankful than Thanksgiving?
- I am very thankful to live in such a wonderful community filled with kind neighbours.
- I am thankful that we have a home to live in, clothes to wear, and food in the cupboards.
- I am thankful that God has made a way for us to know Him through Jesus Christ.
- I am thankful that God calls us to repentance and gives us the faith to believe in Jesus.
- I am thankful that Jesus covers us with His purity when we repent and believe.
- I am thankful that God holds us in the palm of His hand and nothing can separate His children from his love.
To my Canadian friends, what are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? To my American ones, you have another month to make your list! I’d love to read it when you are finished. To the rest of the world, you don’t need to wait for a holiday. Every day is a good day to practise thankfulness.
Happy Thanksgiving from Canada.