Originally Posted By friendofdd This is a paraphrase of I Cor 13. Perhaps it can be a feast for the soul as we contemplate our feast for the body. >>>HEARTFELT THANKSGIVING Though I offer my Thanksgiving in November But forget that each day merits my thanks, I am at heart ungrateful. And though I praise Thanksgiving as a noble tradition and desire it should be observed by all But by my life express no devotion to God or thoughtfulness to others I am not really grateful. And though I have a great family feast And share a bit with the needy, But my heart is dutiful or smug, I am still ungrateful. Thanksgiving of the heart doth magnify the Lord, Is never an occasion for pride or idle boasting. Thanksgiving of the heart is not selfish, Nor unmindful of the needs of others; Never wearies of service, Thanksgiving of the heart is not fretful, but always glad, Lightens our burdens, Deepens our joys, Sustains our faith, Heals our sorrows. Thanksgiving of the heart never fails, But whether there be possessions, they shall fail; But whether there be freedom, it may vanish away; But Thanksgiving of the heart always triumphs! For what worldly goods denied Thanksgiving of the heart offered greater happiness. What life made seem futile Thanksgiving of the heart made purposeful. What circumstances made insurmountable. Thanksgiving of the heart gave conquering power. And now abideth Thanksgiving of the Mind, Thanksgiving of the Purse, Thanksgiving of the Heart…. But the greatest of these is Thanksgiving of the Heart!<<< Virginia Talmadge
