Sæktu forritiðThanksgiving: A Day Of WorshipSýnishorn
The Civil War was at its height when President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday. On October 3, 1863, amidst 50,000 fallen soldiers, destroyed battlegrounds, and an entire population at odds with each other.
Recently, the United States has endured several tragedies: hurricanes, large-scale fires, mass shootings, a heroin epidemic, terrorism.
Perhaps this year you are struggling to find something to be thankful for. Or maybe this season has always been difficult for you.
A brutal war had torn America apart when Thanksgiving was declared, just after the battle of Gettysburg had just been won. A battle that changed the course of American history, paving the way for freedom and democracy.
Has God ever called you to give thanks during a season of conflict and turmoil?
Somehow, practicing gratitude in such seasons can shift the atmosphere.
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Thanksgiving brings to mind savory turkey, tart cranberries, and mouthwatering stuffing. And we mustn't forget the pumpkin pie! This 5-day study, brought to you by Tearfund, attempts to help us appreciate this season beyond its commercial value.
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