Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Dear heavenly Father, The Thanksgiving and holiday season can be painful for me, and sometimes the pain is all-consuming. Forgive me when I see my friends holding up their children’s drawings of turkeys or participating in a Thanksgiving play at school — and I believe the lie that because I don’t have what they have, that you don’t love me. For I know this is a lie from the enemy, Father, and I thank you that you desire to give good gifts for me (Matthew 7:11), and the enemy does not — keep my eyes fixed on you and your truth. It’s easy for me to feel entitled for you to bless me … [Read more...]