Happy Thanksgiving 2025

In 1789, President George Washington proclaimed the very first national Thanksgiving Day, calling the young nation to pause and give thanks for its blessings—unity, a new federal government, and the protection found in the guiding hand of God.

But Thanksgiving didn’t become an annual tradition until 1863, when Abraham Lincoln established the last Thursday in November as a recurring national day of gratitude—creating the holiday we know and love today.

And as we gather now, we remember that true thanksgiving flows from Jesus Christ, the giver of every good and perfect gift. His grace, His sacrifice, and His love are the foundation of our hope. Long before a nation declared a holiday, Jesus modeled gratitude, giving thanks, breaking bread, and reminding us that thanksgiving is a posture of the heart.

Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for the blessings You have poured over our lives, our families, and our nation. As we pause on this day of gratitude, let our hearts be centered on Jesus, our Savior and our source of eternal hope. May His example of humility, love, and thankfulness guide our steps. Fill our homes with peace, unity, and joy. Strengthen us to love one another well and to walk in the calling You’ve placed on our lives. Today and every day, we give You thanks for Jesus—our Redeemer, our cornerstone, and our constant help. In Jesus name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise in advance, Amen.

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