8 Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name;
make known his deeds among the peoples!
9 Sing to him, sing praises to him;
tell of all his wondrous works!
10 Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
11 Seek the Lord and his strength;
seek his presence continually
(I Chronicles 16)
Seeking God. That's what it's all about. Ingratitude runs from God, throws things at Him, speaks badly of Him, or ignores Him altogether. As we would say in Southwestern PA, ingratitude is ignorant. Giving thanks with a grateful heart is the way to connect with God, to experience His presence and find true joy. To do so with, among, and before others connects us not also with Him, but with them. It's not the turkey, the football, or even the pie - it is praising and thanking God together with others that makes the "magic" of this day. May we all experience it's joy - and especially His presence - today.
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