Greetings All,

As we quickly approach the Season of Thanksgiving, I would like to simply encourage you to give thanks with a grateful heart.  The Scriptures declare to us to rejoice in the Lord always; again I say rejoice.  Let your gentleness be known to everyone.  The Lord is near.  Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God.  And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds. I don’t know about you, but I could use some peace in my life right now.  In giving thanks, we are called to pause and reflect upon God’s activity in our lives and in our world.  Nothing takes God by surprise.  During this time let us become mindful of the gift of God’s loving guidance and presence.  This is our hope during times of anxiety and uncertainty.  Please take time to slow down, breathe deeply, look around at the changing colors of the leaves and bask in God’s grace.  Do not be seduced to neglect yourself, sacrificing your needs to please others constantly. Take the time to make connecting with God a daily ritual. Having an attitude of radical thanksgiving means having appropriate time and distance from other people, places and things, in order that you spend time in the peaceful presence of God with an open heart and an open mind that is willing to receive from the Lord.

Give Thanks with a grateful heart

Give Thanks to the Holy one

Give Thanks, for the gift of God’s abiding presence and provision

Prayer Thread:  Thank you dear Lord, for your loving presence abiding with us.  Empower us to embrace your peace during times of uncertainty and pain.  Thank you for loving family and friends who make our world a better place to live and for the abundance you always provide-AMEN!

Shalom,  Chaplain Cain