It wakes us up to the fact that the year is closing, then it gives us the motivation to reflect and give thanks. For what are you most grateful today? "The month of November makes me feel that life is passing more quickly. Our living planet has a language of its own, and we must become literate. It's a holiday month, but instead of the hurried rush (not to mention shopping for all those presents!) Daily Reflection We continue to struggle with economic hardships. Because of COVID, there will be no Thanksgiving get-togethers this year. The sunlight still shines through in our part of the world. In giving thanks we are challenged to remind ourselves that our incredible good fortune calls us to become benefactors to a world in great need of our kindness, goodness and mercy. I feel it is a time for reflection and hope for the future. Thanks, Devika. As an American who spends much of his year living and working in a foreign land, I find great warmth and welcome in the invitation of our great President Lincoln to those Americans in every part of our nation, those at sea and those “sojourning in foreign lands” to celebrate this day of Thanksgiving. His personal gratitude practice from his message that day is for all days. Produced by The High Calling, Bible Study: Wednesdays, Oct. 14 - Dec. 16, You’re invited! The “practice of gratitude” for me begins simply with saying the word “gratitude” and allowing whatever arises in thought to be regarded as lovable no matter who or what it may be. . November is a month to be thankful for everything including people like you who are continually supportive. I often tell my children that we must create the world that we wish to live in. Feel free to borrow these or come up with your own. Yet, in the midst of such a challenging time, President Lincoln called upon Americans to remember the richness of God’s blessings and to be thankful. The bravery and risk that these men and women took will not be forgotten." The Thanksgiving holiday brings our families together to reminisce and count our blessings. I love that you take your reading in stride. In his Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1863, President Abraham Lincoln wrote: “The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. See, Peggy. Thanksgiving will be cancelled this year for our family, due to the virus. Gratitude: A Reflection. "—Ruby Archer, 18. I hope and pray that things are good and the people enjoy with their loved ones, family and friends, during the coming festivals. And it's the month of my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. His Thanksgiving Day Reflection honored that day for the opportunity to "be generous with each other and recall the many gifts we receive simply by being alive here in this place and time." The Thanksgiving Reflection described below is designed to help you really answer that question. . All praise to you, O God, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen! "November rain! President John Fitzgerald Kennedy uttered those words many years ago as a reminder of the duties that accompany our celebration of Thanksgiving Day. "Not summer anymore ... and not quite winter." It seems that there is a day to observe almost every issue of life. Often the gathering is about food and more food. Ann, thanks for making me smile about liking to set fire. Theology of Work Project Online Materials by The High Calling are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. If we desire a clean world, we must be willing to clean up the mess, especially when we did not make it. In 2006, while still an officer at General Mills, I taught the very first mindful leadership curricula to a group of colleagues. The displays of fruit and veg bring a vibrancy of colour to the church building along with the multitude of flowers that fill the air with an abundance of scent. The chrysanthemum flower grows in orange, pink, red, white, and yellow and is a fitting symbol for the varied moods of November. PRAYER: Thank you, gracious God, for your abundant gifts to me. "Whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul, I shall recall the memory of warm, sunny, late summer afternoons like this one, and be comforted greatly." —L.M. In many ways, 2011 has not been an easy year for our nation. Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on September 30, 2020: As always, I love the quotes you share with us. Heidi, you said it best. —Cynthia Rylant, 10. With your gift of any size, you’ll enable us to continue equipping Christians with high-quality biblically-based content. A lovely hub Dora and my favourite poem is No. —Jean Hersey, 15. Perhaps that person is still physically with you, or perhaps they are here only in your memory and your heart. Fir0002/Flagstaffotos via Wikimedia Commons, 17. The mite which November contributes becomes equal in value to the bounty of July." You have written another wonderful hub for thought. It's not summer anymore (thank goodness!) It is easy to lose sight of the opportunity to stop and remember the many people for whom we are thankful. —Catherine Pulsifer, 2. They're still there. A video series on how Christians in different industries view their work. I am the author of the award winning, international best-selling book, "Finding the Space to Lead: A Practical Guide to Mindful Leadership." I find November a beautiful time to start recapping on how our year has been so far.      go into his courts with praise. That swimming, sloping, elusive something about the dark-bluish tint of the iris which seemed still…. "If months were marked by colors, November in New England would be colored gray." Anyway, I hope you have a brilliant Wednesday. The football games are waiting, the cooking is underway and the kids are getting louder. For there can be no peace without justice. on September 30, 2020: Beautiful quotes about a month I love the most as the slight chill in the early mornings and evenings can be enjoyed with a lot of sunlight in my part of the world. When we recognize that the creation of a peaceful, benevolent world is held hostage by poverty, injustice and oppression, we who enjoy such great blessings are called to recognize those among us, who are less fortunate. This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. At each point, jot down the name of the person that comes to mind. Know that this life is rare and wonderful because it is happening right now with the full support of the universe. We begin to feel the spirit of celebration during the cool, shortened days of November. "Fallen leaves lying on the grass in the November sun bring more happiness than the daffodils." Thanks for starting out my so thoughtfully. "In November, the smell of food is different. We seem to like setting fire to things! "November is usually such a disagreeable month . I liked all the positive thoughts, which you have conveyed through your well written article. I loved it! Step 2 Bring to mind the first person who touched your life in a positive way and write their name on your piece of paper. Thanks, John. "November—the very best month of autumn. These days, as you may know, I wake up and say “gratitude” and the next thought is “pain in the belly” or “cancer” or it’s “not fair!” To accept such thoughts with gratitude may be impossible and even contribute to further unwholesome states of mind. Take your time and enjoy it. While we engage in spirited discourse about politics and religion, we will recognize those who are silenced by the weight of violence and oppression, and will commit ourselves to helping educate future generations to the blessings of openness and tolerance. You are free to share (to copy, distribute and transmit the work), and remix (to adapt the work), under the condition that you must give appropriate credit to The High Calling, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. This, in turn, reminds us of God’s gracious nature. Does thanking God lead to praising God in your life? "There comes a time when people get tired of being pushed out of the glittering sunlight of life’s July and left standing amid the piercing chill of an alpine November." Image by Heidi Thorne from Chicago Area on September 30, 2020: November is one of my favorite months. "In this Veteran’s Day (November 11) we stop and are thankful for all those who have fought in wars so that we may all enjoy our freedom. When we give thanks for our freedom, we dutifully acknowledge those who live under the harsh rule of oppression and injustice. This is a wonderful article, Ms Dora. "Don't wait until the fourth Thursday in November, to sit with family and friends to give thanks. Could be different on another day. —Maribeth Jones, 6. I love this time of year with a covering of frost making the landscape look surreal. All praise be to you, because your grace and mercy are without end! Chitrangada, thanks for your very kind comment. Thanks for the incredible privilege of knowing you and living my life in relationship with you, both now and forever. "No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees, no fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds—November!" QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER REFLECTION: How is it possible to give thanks even in hard times? 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