Thanksgiving – Thanksliving

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Thanksgiving is a tough time for me because I have so much for which to be thankful.  I have decided that the most important part of Thanksgiving is how I give thanks following Thanksgiving Day.  Thanksgiving is thanksliving – it is developing a daily attitude of gratitude.

 

One of my all time favorite poems focuses on this.  It says: 

I never made a fortune
And it’s probably too late now

But it doesn’t matter all that much

Cause I’m happy anyhow.

 

As I go along life’s journey

I’m reaping better than I sowed

I’m drinking from my saucer

Cause my cup is overflowed.

 

I ain’t got a lot of riches

Sometimes the going is tough

But I’ve got a wife and kids

 That love me and 

Boy, that makes me rich enough.

 

I just thank God for the blessings

And mercy He has bestowed.

I’m drinking from my saucer

Cause my cup is overflowed.

 

Oh, I remember times when things went wrong

And my faith got a little thin

But then all at once the dark cloud broke 

And the old sun peaked through again.

 

So, Lord, help me not to gripe about the rough rows I hoed

I’m drinking from my saucer

Cause my cup is overflowed.

 

If God gives me strength and courage

When my way gets steep and rough

I’ll not ask for other blessings

I’m already blessed enough.

 

And may I never be too busy

To help another with his load

I just keep drinking from my saucer

Cause my cup is overflowed.

 

The best Thanksgiving is Thanksliving.


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