As I was thinking about a short Thanksgiving word to my readers, I was struck this morning about the decisions I make about breakfast. Do I want oatmeal, or cold cereal- maybe Cream of Wheat? Perhaps eggs and toast?
Easy and comforting decisions that I have as a person of privilege. I can decide what I want and then go to the pantry or refrigerator to prepare my breakfast. Then I thought of the people in Gaza, Ukraine, and perhaps dozens of countries in the world where such choices would be agonizingly out of reach.
We are so blessed with food abundance- that is most of us. I am thankful for such an array of good food that I can choose from. Many people in the world do not have such luxury. So, as we prepare to feast today on delicious food, at the blessing that precedes the feast, thank God for his provision, and pray for those who do not have such options. Better yet, find a charity that helps to deal with food insufficiency and donate to it as an offering of thanks.
Happy Thanksgiving my friends!
Reflections of a Counselor 