Ode to Joy

In lieu of the fact that my post-writing days are few,

you may have noticed I have been posting

little tidbits that come my way.

This is one of those posts,

and I think you will be blessed by it.

 

Ode to Joy

 

source 

 

Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart

November

 

A month of thankfulness ~

 

~ the joy of family get-togethers around the table

 

~ a cozy blanket with a good book and a beloved child

 

~ a warm fire with a cup of tea in the evening light

 

~ the last of the falling leaves and harvest of fields

 

~ the first of white snowflakes and the making of snowmen

 

~ woolen sweaters and mittens and rosy cheeks

 

~ the delightful smell of roast turkey, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie

 

 most of all,

 

 my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

 

 

 

 

You may remember this beautiful song by Don Moen,

 

Give Thanks

written by Henry Smith

 

(YouTube)

 

 

Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
And now let the weak say "I am strong",
Let the poor say "I am rich",
Because of what the Lord, has done for us

And now let the weak say "I am strong",
Let the poor say "I am rich",
Because of what the Lord, has done for us
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks unto the Holy One,
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks unto the Holy One,
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son

And now let the weak say "I am strong",
Let the poor say "I am rich",
Because of what the Lord, has done for us
And now let the weak say "I am strong",
Let the poor say "I am rich",
Because of what the Lord, has done for us
Give Thanks!
Give Thanks!
Give Thanks!