Are You Thankful?
I want to start a “SOT” campaign, will you join me? I will be starting a petition to address this very important issue. You will be asked to join my name for this campaign. What is “SOT,” you might ask? Of course it’s, “Save our Turkey.” Too many turkeys are dying needlessly for over indulged and over eating Americans. Look at the turkey above. Why does he look so happy, knowing he is about to be eaten! Sad, sad, sad!
Soory, enough of this frivolity. Turkey is as much a part of Thanksgiving as football, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. How could we have Thanksgiving without these staples. The Detroit Lions have played on Thanksgiving Day for over 70 years! The Dallas Cowboys have hosted a game on Thanksgiving day since 1966. And, the Green Bay Packers have been a staple as well. They all go along well with the turkey dinner. THIS is Thanksgiving, right?
Wrong! Before there was football, TV, or the ubiquitous turkey, people gathered to give thanks. George Washington issued the first national day of thanksgiving in 1789. Then, Abraham Lincoln honored the last Thursday of November as a national day for giving of thanks to “…the Most High God.” Thus, a day for remembering God’s special gifts was given during the Civil War.
This year, as you gather with family, friends, or celebrate alone, remember the great blessings God has given you. Most of all, be sure to give Him praise for the blessings of salvation and for our Saviour. Go ahead and eat turkey and watch football. Just remember the real reason for the day.
