Thanksgiving In Your Grief 2018

Written by Mark and Sheryl Douras

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Psalm 116:17 offers a loving challenge for us who face loss during Thanksgiving.  It says, “To You I shall offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and call upon the name of the Lord.”  The interesting thing is that two verses before this verse the author reveals that he probably recently lost his mother.
 
Here are two thoughts to ponder.  One, its ok not to feel grateful.  Let’s face it.  Your emotions can be all over the place on days like this.  Remind yourself that emotions should not run your life.  Now ponder this second thought.  Expressing gratitude helps you get a grip on reality.  The writer of this Psalm chooses to find things to be thankful for and to express it to the right person, God.   Expressing thanksgiving to right person sure helps you live in reality.  Express your gratitude to those who love you, they need your love. Express it to God, He loves you the most. 
 
Happy Thanksgiving from Refreshing Mercies.