Weekly devotional: Nov. 15, 2012
posted Thursday, November 15th, 2012 @ 12:00 pm

By GARY ANDREWS
gary@gadevotionals.com

What does Thanksgiving mean to you? Is it a day of family fun, visiting, eating, watching ballgames, etc. or is it a time that all of us should realize what the Almighty God has blessed us with?

Thanksgiving ceremonies first took place in 1565, however we recognize Thanksgiving from the Pilgrims and the Indians held at Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1623.

This day was set aside following a time of drought, when prayers for rain resulted in a subsequent rain shower and the Pilgrims were able to save their harvest. It was a time when the Indians helped the Pilgrims in their time of need and were invited to the celebration feast.Thanks were offered to the Lord for His bounty and good blessings.
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