One of the saddest states is having the desire to give thanks but not having a substantive object to whom you may direct your affections.
Oh yes, you may tell your friend, Thank you for the gift, or thank your relative for stopping by the house.
But to whom do you give thanks when it comes to the matters that exist beyond the control of humans? To whom do you give thanks when there is no god? Or when the only god that exists is one who could care less about you and your life?
I’m thankful for good health this past year. And to whom are you giving such thanks?
I’m thankful for my family. And to whom are you giving such thanks?
I’m thankful for this great food. And to whom are you giving such thanks?
Let us remember this Thanksgiving Day that we live and walk with many men and women whose hearts long to express gratitude toward an unknown Giver. Let’s tell them about Him.
“I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. For great is your steadfast love toward me” (Psalm 86:12-13, ESV).