Things I should be thankful for, and then do something about

Clean water in abundance
Turn on the tap and it's there--drinkable, in never-ending supply. That doesn't happen just everywhere. I should be thankful, and conserve this resource, help assistance organizations to dig wells, and speak out against pollution.

Books and information
At my fingertips is the internet--font of info both good and bad. Around the corner is the library, filled with knowledge. On my shelves are books I haven't even gotten around to reading yet. I should thank God for such riches! And I should push for increased internet access for the poor, and up to date text books in all schools.

Joy at holiday times
I can revel in the traditions, food, and hoopla--laugh, and sing, and hug. I should be thankful for the things way beyond my control that enable me to be so merry. And I should notice more the underside of the holiday season and those who are not happy due to loss, poverty, and illness.
I should not try and "cheer them up", but rather to listen to their pain--and respect it.

relatively good health
I'm not 100% but at least I have access to health care and the where-with-all to make changes in my life to promote my increased health. I should shout God's praises for this less than perfect, achy old body, and then take care of it like the temple of the spirit that it is.

Oh there's lots more. But no time (actually time is something I do have and should be thankful for). So--what should you be thanking God for this day, but are blind to. And what should you do about it when your eyes are wide open?

Happy Thanksgiving! Don't eat filled with guilt--eat, drink and have a second piece of pie--but remember to do something about it!

Pastor