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Living Thankfully

We are thankful for our earthly possessions.
Our house may not be a spacious mansion, but is roomy enough for our family.
Our furniture and carpeting are well-worn, which means many guests have graced us with their presence.
Our car may not be the latest model, but it has provided necessary transportation and allowed us to provide rides to others
who may not have a car or cannot drive.
We do not serve gourmet food at our table, but rather simple, healthful meals.
Although our clothing is not always fashionable, it does keep us covered and warm.

We are thankful for our family and friends who enrich our lives—
For music, laughter, joy, peace, love
Most of all we are thankful for the hope of heaven
Where we will live in custom-built mansions designed by the Architect of the Universe
Wear robes of righteousness created by the Master Designer who also clothes the flowers
Eat at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb
If all our earthly possessions were to perish now, the hope of the life to come would be enough to be thankful for.

Thanksgiving


 
 

About the Author

Jan Lutz is a retired educator who enjoys creative writing. Her writing has been published in The Lutheran Journal, Lutheran Digest, Lutheran Women's Quarterly, Lutheran Message, The Catholic Yearbook, and Open Minds Quarterly. Among her other interests are Bible study, vocal music, playing organ, reading, sewing, and crafting. Jan and her husband Marvin have been married for 38 years. They have five adult children and two grandsons. It is her prayer that her writing may bless those who read it. Jan can be contacted at janmarielu@hotmail.com.

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