A day of Thanksgiving was first ordered by our first President, George Washington.  He offered the following proclamation on October 3, 1789. (Take note of how often the President of the United States gave thanks to God.  We have not heard this from our presidents in recent years.)

“Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor– and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.”

As we enjoy our Thanksgiving feast, surrounded by loved ones, in our comfortable homes, let us remember; “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning”(Jm.1:17).This Thanksgiving Day pray for our nation, give thanks for your blessings, and enjoy the day with family.

-Dennis Doughty