"A" is
for Apple
From early on in life we learn to
associate certain things. I am sure that if I could reach
back in my memory I might remember what I was taught about
what "B", "C" and "D" are for. Sometimes we just forget.
As I sat down to write this article
for the church newsletter my first thought was that
"November is for Thanksgiving". I though that it would be
appropriate to remind myself and you who will read this of
all that we have to be thankful for - sometimes we just
forget.
I have found myself needing the
reminders a lot. It seems as though there have been many
things that have drawn our attention away from all of the
blessings that we enjoy. I thought that maybe I should make
a list of some of the difficult things we have experienced
[perhaps beginning with weather related struggles and then
building to the pain of lose through the illness or death of
ones that we have loved]. But really I don’t have to do that
- those things we do not forget as easily.
Today, as I do a little free
association and remember that "November is for
Thanksgiving", it is not hard to reach back in my memory and
find so much for which to be thankful. My list would be very
individual and personal [as would yours]. In more general
terms we could simply break into the table grace that is
sung in a round: "For life and health and daily food, we
give you thanks O God". Sometimes we just forget that God
has never left us, no matter what the world throws our way.
The Apostle Paul invites us to
rejoice in the Lord always. Sometimes we just forget. But
God does not forget. Every morning, no matter what the day
ahead might hold, God showers us with blessing. Sometimes we
just forget that God is actively blessing His people. I am
glad that we have November and that we can be reminded to
give thanks.
See you in church!
Pastor Glenn A. Berge
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