A Prayer of Thanksgiving, Ellen M. DuBois

Thanks for the beautiful sun and moon-
for loved ones who didn't leave us too soon.

Let's pray for those who don't have a thing-
May they find comfort and peace from the Heavenly King.

Give thanks for waterfalls, stars and twilight-
give thanks for the warm beds we sleep in at night.

Give thanks for the feast as we gather around-
thank God for His blessings- just look around!

Even give thanks for this day that is here.
Give thanks every second, every moment of the year.

Be thankful for those you hold in your heart.
Give thanks for their love, may you never grow apart.

Offer thanks for our country and prayers for peace-
As we gather together over this glorious feast.

Give thanks for your blessings, be they big or small-
each one is special, let's count them all.

As we celebrate today, remember what it means-
Please pray for those who don't have anything.

Remember as you sit at your table tonight-
there are those in the cold- no food in sight.

Give thanks for those working in shelters all day-
feeding families, feeding children- for them, let us pray.

Give thanks for this nation- for those who have lost.
Give thanks for your freedom- it came with a cost.

Give thanks as you gather with family and friends-
"Thank you, Dear God, your love's without end."

Through Him we are here, celebrating today.
Give thanks for His Love, this Thanksgiving Day.

© Ellen M. DuBois