FATHER IN HEAVEN, we thank You for allowing us to gather for this special meal of Thanksgiving. Comfort those without shelter, particularly those who have lost their homes to fire, tornados, hurricanes or those who are just wondering.
GOD OF OUR HERITAGE, we thank You for this country that allows us to enjoy such bounty amid freedom. Please watch over those nations striving for freedom, especially Iraq, Afghanistan and other places touched by turmoil.
PRINCE OF PEACE, we thank You for the people who enrich our lives by gathering at our tables. Please watch over our sons and daughters, fathers and mothers separated from their loved ones this day because of service in the military, fire departments, police departments and hospitals or care facilities.
WONDER COUNSELOR, thank You for the gift of our labor by which we have provided this meal. Touch our hearts to be compassionate and generous to others in need, particularly those who labor to plant, harvest and prepare this food.
JESUS OUR SAVIOR, thank You for sacrificing Your life upon the cross so that we might know the depth of your love for us. Help us to embrace our crosses of pain and hurt out of love for You.
HOLY SPIRIT, thank You for Your seven-fold gifts by which we are able to follow Jesus to the Father. We ask you to be equally generous to those who are hurting, confused, angry, afraid, alone and desperate this holiday.
GIVER OF LIFE, thank you for all the experiences of this past year. Thank you for carrying us when we were weak and for dancing with us when we were happy. Please show Your face to those who are lost and guide them to your heart.
AMEN!
A wonderful, peaceful and fun-filled Thanksgiving to all of the Stetzner family.
Deanna