THANKSGIVING 2017
(Taken from this year’s Thanksgiving message from the 24/7 NSPC Family)
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
On Thanksgiving Day, as we have for nearly four centuries, Americans give thanks to Almighty God for our abundant blessings. We gather with the people we love to show gratitude for our freedom, for our friends and families, and for the prosperous Nation we call home.
In July 1620, more than 100 Pilgrims boarded the "Mayflower", fleeing religious persecution and seeking freedom and opportunity in a new and unfamiliar place. These dauntless souls arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in the freezing cold of December 1620. They were greeted by sickness and severe weather, and quickly lost 46 of their fellow travelers. Those who endured the incredible hardship of their first year in America, however, had many reasons for gratitude. They had survived. They were free. And, with the help of the Wampanoag tribe, and a bountiful harvest, they were regaining their health and strength. In thanks to God for these blessings, the new governor of the Plymouth Colony, William Bradford, proclaimed a day of thanksgiving and gathered with the Wampanoag tribe for three days of celebration.
For the next two centuries, many individual colonies and states, primarily in the Northeast, carried on the tradition of fall Thanksgiving festivities. But each state celebrated it on a different day, and sometime on an occasional basis. It was not until 1863 that the holiday was celebrated on one day, nationwide. In the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg, of one of the bloodiest battles of our Nation's Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed that the country would set aside one day to remember its many blessings. "In the midst of a civil war of unequalled magnitude and severity," President Lincoln proclaimed, we recall the "bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come." As President Lincoln recognized: "No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy."
Today, we continue to celebrate Thanksgiving with a grateful and charitable spirit. When we open our hearts and extend our hands to those in need, we show humility for the bountiful gifts we have received. In the aftermath of a succession of tragedies that have stunned and shocked our Nation-- Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria; the wildfires that ravaged the West; and, the horrific acts of violence and terror in Las Vegas, New York City, and Sutherland Springs -- we have witnessed the generous nature of the American people. In the midst of heartache and turmoil, we are grateful for the swift action of the first responders, law enforcement personnel, military and medical professionals, volunteers, and everyday heroes who embodied our infinite capacity to extend compassion and humanity to our fellow man. As we mourn these painful events, we are ever confident that the perseverance and optimism of the American people will prevail.
We can see, in the courageous Pilgrims who stood on Plymouth Rock in new land, the intrepidness that lies at the core of our American spirit. Just as the Pilgrims did, today Americans stand strong, willing to fight for their families and their futures, to uphold our values, and to confront any challenge.
This Thanksgiving, in addition to rejoicing in precious time spent with loved ones, let us find ways to serve and encourage each other in both word and deed. We also offer a special word of thanks for the brave men and women of our Armed Forces, many of whom must celebrate this holiday separated from the ones for whom they are most thankful. As one people, we seek God's protection, guidance, and wisdom, as we stand humbled by the abundance of our great Nation and the blessings of freedom, family, and faith.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 23, 2017, as a National Day of Thanksgiving. I encourage all Americans to gather, in homes and places of worship, to offer a prayer of thanks to God for our many blessings.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
“I give thanks to my God over every memory of you 4always in my every prayer on behalf of you all, making the petition with joy, on account of your sharing in the Good News from the first day until now”.
Philippines 1:3-5 (ONM)
Today, we thank God for the unique gift that each of you is... and that He has brought us together in the unity of what is His Body here on earth! May this be a THANKSGIVING, to look back on as one of the very best of our lives! Bless you as we continue contending as one...with HIM!
“For all things are for your sakes, so that grace which abounds through the very many saints would overflow thanksgiving to the glory of God.”
2nd Corinthians 4:15 (ONM)
Lord, You have given us the time to prepare our hearts for this special day. May we utilize it fully and make the most of it! We are grateful for those You have given us and we open our hearts anew to each of them today, receiving them as Your gift to us! Help us to treasure each one!
As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving today, we ask that You will heal our hearts, and touch each of us with Your love! Bring us all to a place of freely receiving Your love and grace, so we each can CHOOSE the LIFE You’ve so generously offered to us!
Father, would You help us to make this day:
more about feasting on Your love than on the delicious food we will share,
more about those we gather with than the TV’s we may gather around,
and allow the time we have together to be a time of healing, sharing and building memories together.
As we close with this prayer, we trust that your Thanksgiving will truly be a "Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwells in the Heavens." HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all in our wonderful 24/7 family!
A psalm of thanksgiving. All the earth. Break into song to the LORD!
A PROCLAMATION
On Thanksgiving Day, as we have for nearly four centuries, Americans give thanks to Almighty God for our abundant blessings. We gather with the people we love to show gratitude for our freedom, for our friends and families, and for the prosperous Nation we call home.
In July 1620, more than 100 Pilgrims boarded the "Mayflower", fleeing religious persecution and seeking freedom and opportunity in a new and unfamiliar place. These dauntless souls arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in the freezing cold of December 1620. They were greeted by sickness and severe weather, and quickly lost 46 of their fellow travelers. Those who endured the incredible hardship of their first year in America, however, had many reasons for gratitude. They had survived. They were free. And, with the help of the Wampanoag tribe, and a bountiful harvest, they were regaining their health and strength. In thanks to God for these blessings, the new governor of the Plymouth Colony, William Bradford, proclaimed a day of thanksgiving and gathered with the Wampanoag tribe for three days of celebration.
For the next two centuries, many individual colonies and states, primarily in the Northeast, carried on the tradition of fall Thanksgiving festivities. But each state celebrated it on a different day, and sometime on an occasional basis. It was not until 1863 that the holiday was celebrated on one day, nationwide. In the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg, of one of the bloodiest battles of our Nation's Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed that the country would set aside one day to remember its many blessings. "In the midst of a civil war of unequalled magnitude and severity," President Lincoln proclaimed, we recall the "bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come." As President Lincoln recognized: "No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy."
Today, we continue to celebrate Thanksgiving with a grateful and charitable spirit. When we open our hearts and extend our hands to those in need, we show humility for the bountiful gifts we have received. In the aftermath of a succession of tragedies that have stunned and shocked our Nation-- Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria; the wildfires that ravaged the West; and, the horrific acts of violence and terror in Las Vegas, New York City, and Sutherland Springs -- we have witnessed the generous nature of the American people. In the midst of heartache and turmoil, we are grateful for the swift action of the first responders, law enforcement personnel, military and medical professionals, volunteers, and everyday heroes who embodied our infinite capacity to extend compassion and humanity to our fellow man. As we mourn these painful events, we are ever confident that the perseverance and optimism of the American people will prevail.
We can see, in the courageous Pilgrims who stood on Plymouth Rock in new land, the intrepidness that lies at the core of our American spirit. Just as the Pilgrims did, today Americans stand strong, willing to fight for their families and their futures, to uphold our values, and to confront any challenge.
This Thanksgiving, in addition to rejoicing in precious time spent with loved ones, let us find ways to serve and encourage each other in both word and deed. We also offer a special word of thanks for the brave men and women of our Armed Forces, many of whom must celebrate this holiday separated from the ones for whom they are most thankful. As one people, we seek God's protection, guidance, and wisdom, as we stand humbled by the abundance of our great Nation and the blessings of freedom, family, and faith.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 23, 2017, as a National Day of Thanksgiving. I encourage all Americans to gather, in homes and places of worship, to offer a prayer of thanks to God for our many blessings.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
“I give thanks to my God over every memory of you 4always in my every prayer on behalf of you all, making the petition with joy, on account of your sharing in the Good News from the first day until now”.
Philippines 1:3-5 (ONM)
Today, we thank God for the unique gift that each of you is... and that He has brought us together in the unity of what is His Body here on earth! May this be a THANKSGIVING, to look back on as one of the very best of our lives! Bless you as we continue contending as one...with HIM!
“For all things are for your sakes, so that grace which abounds through the very many saints would overflow thanksgiving to the glory of God.”
2nd Corinthians 4:15 (ONM)
Lord, You have given us the time to prepare our hearts for this special day. May we utilize it fully and make the most of it! We are grateful for those You have given us and we open our hearts anew to each of them today, receiving them as Your gift to us! Help us to treasure each one!
As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving today, we ask that You will heal our hearts, and touch each of us with Your love! Bring us all to a place of freely receiving Your love and grace, so we each can CHOOSE the LIFE You’ve so generously offered to us!
Father, would You help us to make this day:
more about feasting on Your love than on the delicious food we will share,
more about those we gather with than the TV’s we may gather around,
and allow the time we have together to be a time of healing, sharing and building memories together.
As we close with this prayer, we trust that your Thanksgiving will truly be a "Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwells in the Heavens." HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all in our wonderful 24/7 family!
A psalm of thanksgiving. All the earth. Break into song to the LORD!
Serve the LORD with gladness! Come before His presence with singing with jubilation!
Know that the LORD is God! It is He Who has made us and not we ourselves. We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, His courts with praise! Be thankful to Him! Bless His name!
For the LORD is good! His loving kindness endures forever! And His truth endures to all generations.
Psalm 100 (ONM)
Hineni, Adonai! Here I am, Lord!
Engaging in a Warfare of Love!
The Battle of the Bride!
Hineni, Adonai! Here I am, Lord!
Engaging in a Warfare of Love!
The Battle of the Bride!
KADIMA! Onward…forward!
SHALOM!
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