Happy Thanksgiving!
I love Thanksgiving. I love the tradition. And yes, I love turkey.
But honestly, I love family. We miss those of our family who are not with us.
I love my God. I am so thankful for a loving Father, a Risen Savior, and the Greatest Counselor in the Holy Spirit.
I love this holiday because it is mainly a day where we can express thanks and choose to be grateful.
In the Book of Romans chapter 1, Paul states that one of the signs of godlessness is that a person refuses to glorify God and lacks gratitude for God.
So, I encourage you, before you gobble up the meal or turn on the football game, take some time to remind yourself once again of the great gifts God has given you in His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, and in the gospel of His amazing grace, and thank Him.
We, at Lessons for Life, pray that God richly blesses you and yours this holiday.
By His grace and for His glory!
The Team at Lessons for Life
Dr. James Long Jr. is pastor of The Chapel at Warren Valley, a professor at a Christian university, and a Board-Certified Counselor and Certified Biblical Counselor. For nearly 35 years, he has equipped individuals and families to pursue emotional strength, relational wisdom, and spiritual clarity. He is the founder of Lessons for Life, an online coaching community designed to help people take actionable steps toward lasting change through Christ-centered teaching, practical tools, and guided coaching pathways. Explore courses, resources, and coaching opportunities at JamesLongJr.org.