Do you need an encouraging reminder of God’s providential care this thanksgiving? Then look no further than the tragic and redemptive story of Squanto. In this short clip, well known author Eric Metaxas reminds us of God’s care even in the midst of a fallen world. Here is the children book that he wrote about Squanto.
As you celebrate Thanksgiving later this week, perhaps take some time to reflect on this puritan prayer as you and your loved ones give thanks to God. God’s Word reminds us “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thess. 5:18
A Prayer of Thanksgiving
O My God,
Thou fairest, greatest, first of all objects, my heart admires, adores, loves thee, for my little vessel is as full as it can be, and I would pour out all that fullness before thee in ceaseless flow.
When I think upon and converse with thee ten thousand delightful thoughts spring up, ten thousand sources of pleasure are unsealed, ten thousand refreshing joys spread over my heart, crowding into every moment of happiness.
I bless thee for the soul thou hast created, for adorning it, for sanctifying it, though it is fixed in barren soil;
I bless thee for body thou hast given me, for preserving its strength and vigour, for providing senses to enjoy delights, for the ease and freedom of my limbs, for hands, eyes, ears that do thy bidding;
I bless thee for thy royal bounty providing my daily support, for a full table and overflowing cup, for appetite, taste, sweetness;
I bless thee for social joys of relatives and friends, for ability to serve others, for a heart that feels sorrows and necessities, for a mind to care for my fellow-men, for opportunities of spreading happiness around, for loved ones in the joys of heaven, for my own expectation of seeing thee clearly.
I love thee above the powers of language to express, for what thou art to thy creatures. Increase my love, O my God, through time and eternity.
From The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers, 15.
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