Give Thanks By Clara Barnes Costner

It is time we all gather

To give thanks for blessings shown

We meet and greet each other

In this special place, we call home

There have been times during the year

This Fall, Summer, Winter maybe Spring

When we knew God never left us

But wondered what life would bring

As we look around the table

Relatives, loved ones, and friends are here

We cherish these moments together

With those we hold dear

Each family is unique

Giving thanks in their way

A reunion of sorts, not all agreeing

Always looking forward to this day

The fellowship we share is precious

Over the years, things we have learned

To be thankful for God’s grace

It is unmerited favor, not earned

It is not about the feast before us

The aromatic spices permeating the air

For us it’s about giving God thanks

In a song, a conversation, and in prayer

“O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.” Psalms 107:1 KJV