In 1863, as Abraham Lincoln issued his Thanksgiving Day Proclamation establishing Thanksgiving as a national annual event, occurring on the fourth Thursday of November, he said,
“No human counsel hath devised, nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the most high God, who while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American people.”
As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we need to give thanks that our nation has not again endured another attack like 9/11. Six years ago most thought such an attack was inevitable by now. Along with the protecting hand of Almighty God, the diligent efforts of many Americans have made this possible. Some would grow weary of these tasks and the burdens that they place on us. Those need to be reminded who our enemy is.
Thanks to Christian Response for providing these words. Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless.
