Time for Thanks

In USA this day is set aside as thanksgiving day and most of retail and commercial businesses are closed along with all levels of government offices. It is nice to take time to reflect on the many things there are to be grateful for. Our nation is still a leader in freedoms enjoyed by our people, we are a nation where no one has to go hungry and shelter is available for all regardless of a lack of financial resources to pay. Health care services are available for all even if unable to pay, free dental clinics abound. Those who have good health, a job, decent housing, investments, savings accounts and private transportation are numerous. Although these things are nice and we should be grateful for them there are other things that are even more important. Our families, freedom to assemble together to worship God, true friends that care about us and that we can call on in time of need. But most of all that God who created us loves us and allowed His son Jesus the Christ to pay the price for our sins so we would not have to and gave a free will to choose to accept or reject His love....Now that is real Love. May all who read this find peace for their journey through life.