Thursday, November 27, 2008

Thanksgiving is now a National Holiday!!!

"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."
George Washington, October 3, 1789

That is pretty cool huh? A holiday to thank a Universally recognized God who is involved in the worlds affairs? What an idea.... I would like to see congress pass something like this lately.

Happy thanksgiving friends! I go to eat turkey, and rejoice in God's good graces.

peace.

1 comment:

  1. It reminds me of Jon Foreman's rendition of some passage of scripture (I don't remember the reference right now :P):
    "Oh Lord, God of our Fathers,
    This day, let it be known,
    That you Lord are God of the present tense.
    And Oh Lord, Father of history,
    This day, let it be known,
    That you Lord are present in our human events..."

    :)

    ~Grace

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