This week we will be gathering with family and friends to give thanks to God: Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit for His goodness unto all.  It has been a difficult and frustrating time with mandates, choices and confusion.  But for we who are of the household of God it has been a very special time.
How so?  We have come to know our Lord more and more as we have depended on Him alone for all our needs.  

Thanksgiving is a special time to reflect and rejoice in the blessings that are ours from our Heavenly Father!  We continually give Him praise, honor and glory!

Just look at the incomprehensible love that made us His own in Christ Jesus!  It is the work of God and Him only.

Chosen:
“…He chose us in Him (Christ Jesus) before the foundation of the world…”
Ephesians 1:4

Called:
“Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified…”  Romans 8:30

Born from above:
“…that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”  John 3:6

Justified:
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”  Romans 5:1

Sanctified:
“And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.”  John 17:19

Beloved children of God:
“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.”  Romans 8:16
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.”  Ephesians 5:1

No matter what our present circumstances, we have the promise of Romans 8:28 for which we are very thankful,
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”

And the purpose!
“For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.”  
Romans 8:29  

Scripture is FULL of blessings through the life, death, resurrection,  ascension and intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ, the beloved, unique Son of God.  To Him be blessings, praise, honor and glory now and forever more!  Amen