Thanksgiving, 2013, "Thank You, Father"

by

Dave Harbour  

Many of our readers know of the Pilgrims' first celebration of Thanksgiving.  Some have also toured Mount Vernon and Monticello, General Lee's home in Arlington National Cemetery and the Ronald Regan Presidential Library in Simi Valley and consider Abraham Lincoln the acknowledged father of America's Thanksgiving Day.  One is amazed at how much these leaders accomplished, and how much hey had in common–a deep faith in their Creator.  

Your author and many readers believe America today requires valiant and inspired leadership to rescue the Founders' nation from depravity, insolvency, incompetence, suicidal economics, political and military vacillation, unsustainable populism, corruption, dictatorial government overreach and an almost irreparable loss of freedom.

We believe that the essential ingredient a saving leadership will possess is an unshakeable relationship with the God of our fathers.  The leader who will save America from decline and eventual dissolution will share the faith of those noted above and many others.

We provide the few links above for those wishing to refresh their knowledge of where the greatness of America originated.

Then, we add two more links, the messages of Presidents Washington and Lincoln.  

For years — on this day — I have reviewed Washington's and Lincoln's words and been both admonished and encouraged.  

In rereading them again today, I am also frightened that not enough of our leaders and fellow citizens take direction from the almighty God of our fathers and so many dear mothers.  

I fear America's spiritual decay is accurately reflected in the shallow term shouted gleefully to coworkers by many who left their offices early yesterday, "Hey, have a great turkey day!"

If we fail to worship our Creator, give Him proper thanks and even acknowledge his existence how can we expect Him to protect us, guide our progress, lead our people and ultimately gather us in His eternal presence?

And if we give more honor to "Turkey Day" than to the God who guided our great leaders of the past, how can we expect the American experience to end well?

Together, then, let us focus on Him today as we begin our Thanksgiving feasts with, "Thank you, Father…."