Never give up; you never know until you try.
Thanksgiving Day is November 22 here in the U.S. Many of us are planning big gatherings with family and friends. Others are going away for a break from it all. Some are facing just another day of poverty and loneliness and feel as if they have little to be thankful for.
It's easy to get caught up in our own lives and overlook those around us who need help. Regardless of our situations, we have a lot to be grateful for; there are people all around who are much worse off than we are. I hope we'll all remember those suffering ones, often "invisible" and suffering in silence, and do what we can to alleviate their suffering. It doesn't have to be a grand gesture or require a lot of money. It can be as simple as inviting someone to join us for a meal or taking them a plate of food or even just checking in with them by phone to let them know we care.
God has been good to us all. Please pass that goodness on this Thanksgiving. Henry Van Dyke said, "Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse."
Our church has been gathering extra money and food for those in need.
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