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 nowBut 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.