Tonight at my church we handed out over 70 thanksgiving baskets to those who couldn't afford to purchase a full turkey dinner. We had nearly 2,000 dollars in cash donated in addition to the 45 turkeys donated and the countless canned veggies. I look forward to this event every year. There is something so impactful about this giveaway. It brings me back to focus and alters my perception of people. When you see a single mother crying with gratitude upon receiving a basket, you suddenly realize that there is so much more to life than material things. The principal, "it is better to give than to receive", is a concept that speaks volumes. Often times I get caught up in life's flurries and forget perhaps the most essential Christian value: giving. So this thanksgiving the greatest thing we could possibly do, is adopt an attitude of gratitude, because that seemingly insignificant change can make a world of difference in our lives and the lives of those we encounter each and every day.
Have a blessed thanksgiving!