A Heartfelt Thanksgiving: Reflecting on Blessings Together

As Thanksgiving draws near, I find myself reflecting on the many blessings in my life, and one of the blessings I’m most grateful for is you. To each of you who takes the time to read my words, who shares in this journey, and who cares enough to reach out, you’ve become a part of this space in ways that mean more to me than you might know. Thank you for being here, for reading, for connecting, and for being a part of this growing community.

Thanksgiving often feels like the official start of the holiday season—the beginning of a time filled with joy and love, but also plenty of busyness and stress. I know this season can quickly become about juggling commitments, finding the perfect gifts, hosting gatherings, and managing all the little things that seem to fill every spare moment. But before we dive into all of that, I want to invite you to pause. Just for a moment.

In the midst of life’s busyness, let’s take a deep breath and reflect on the good. Not just the big things, but also the simple, everyday gifts that might slip by unnoticed. A hug from a loved one, a warm meal, laughter with friends, a text from someone who cares. God is in all of these moments—our small, daily reminders of His love.

And even if this season feels heavy for some of us, I want to remind you that God is here, too, in the hard times. Sometimes, blessings aren’t obvious, and it’s easy to feel discouraged when life doesn’t seem to look the way we want. Yet, God promises His presence. He doesn’t promise everything will be easy, but He does promise that we will never face anything alone. This Thanksgiving, let’s remember that in every high and every low, we have a God who loves us beyond what we can imagine.

As we step into this season, I’ll be sharing more ideas for ways to simplify the holiday hustle, to make room for peace and joy. But for today, let’s simply make room to reflect on our blessings and thank the One who is with us every step of the way.

A Thanksgiving Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Thank You for the gift of today and for each blessing in our lives- both big and small! Thank You for the people You place in our paths who encourage us, for the comfort of Your presence, and for the love we can share with others. Even when times are hard, help us to see Your hand at work and to trust in Your goodness. May we go through this holiday season with hearts full of gratitude, not just for the gifts You give but for who You are. Bless each person reading this with peace, joy, and a sense of Your love that never leaves them. In Jesus’ name, Amen.