Thanksgiving is coming this week here in the US. With everything going on in the world, it’s easy to wonder what there is to be thankful for. On a personal level, I’ve learned that my consulting engagement is ending early due to financial mismanagement at my client. I’m not feeling especially thankful for that.

And yet, there is still plenty to be thankful for.

We had a family reunion yesterday for my wife’s family. Our young dog hasn’t gotten used to being around people she doesn’t know, especially large groups of them. So the get-together was definitely not her favorite thing. She spent most of the day leaning into me, trying to disappear into me.

One of the best reasons to be thankful is that we have a God who cares deeply for us, who wants us to lean into Him. He wants us to hand over all our fear and uncertainty to Him. We can find safety and comfort in Him.

That’s a great reason to be thankful.

I wish you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving.