11/23/12- The Day After Thanksgiving

Praise the Lord, O my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
² Praise the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits—
³ who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
⁴ who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
⁵ who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

⁶ The Lord works righteousness
and justice for all the oppressed.

⁷ He made known his ways to Moses,
his deeds to the people of Israel

Thoughts: The day after Thanksgiving- some go shopping, many are travelling back- or getting ready to,  some have the day off, some still meet with other family groups- the in-laws or outlaws.   Some are still taking their after-turkey naps (fueled by tryptophan).
I think back on Psalm 103:5 which could be translated "He has filled you mouth with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagles."  For many super busy people, Thanksgiving is more than just a food refueling- but a spiritual refueling.  We refuel our relationships and renew our family ties. We refuel our hearts with a spirit of thanks.  The day after thanksgiving could be a time to give thanks and bask a bit in the refueling- digesting and appreciating it. 

Prayer:  Lord, thank you for a day of food, family, and faith.  We remember those who do not have enough food, whose families are going through stress, and whose faith is on the edge.  As we sit comfortably, we remember those who are travelling far, and those hurt by Hurricane Sandy or other disasters whose homes are no more.  Be our home.