Grateful for God-inspired courage
In October 1789, President George Washington declared his support for a day of "public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God."
Do you have a Thanksgiving blessing or prayer? What are you grateful for?
Americans have expressed gratitude for signs of God's favor since 1789. We have done this in seasons of prosperity and optimism as well as in times of hardship and uncertainty, like those that seem to grip many today.
For those I love and serve, this autumn has been just such a period of strain and trouble with the many reports of intimidation toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth, culminating in too many of our children taking their lives. Tyler Clementi is just one heartbreaking example. Thanksgiving gives us pause in such moments to gain strength from seeking out the signs of God's favor and giving thanks for them.
I am deeply grateful for the many, many individuals who have contributed to the It Gets Better project in response to this bullying. They have given a gift to us all: to hear the stories of both famous and everyday LGBT people who have found their way, in such difficult circumstances, to create lives and relationships that are gracious and beautiful. All these people have been inspired to courageously share their experience with the whole world. I see this as God-inspired courage. For this effort, which will no doubt save lives, I give thanks.
And I also give thanks for the recent and courageous step taken by Pope Benedict with his startling imprimatur on condom use to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. I am grateful for this small indication that the Pope is paying attention to the real needs of real people in this world right now. It is a small step, but a courageous step for him, inspired by God, I trust. This too will save precious lives.
Gratitude always engenders hope in me and so it does this Thanksgiving, 2010. May it do so as well for you.
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Janet Edwards
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November 22, 2010; 4:07 PM ET
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Posted by: iamamerican | November 29, 2010 3:01 PM
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Posted by: iamamerican | November 25, 2010 9:58 PM
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A THANKSGIVING PSALM
Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him; sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice!
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles and the judgments he uttered. He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
Sing to the LORD, all the earth! Tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and he is to be held in awe above all gods.
For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the LORD made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place. Ascribe to the LORD, O clans of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength!
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring thanksgiving and come before him! Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth; yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!” Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!—I Chronicles 16
Have a thankful Thanksgiving.
Posted by: RCofield | November 25, 2010 12:25 PM
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