THANKSGIVING 2020: to choose gratitude

for simple gifts

As the semester ends, we thank God for the fall's daily blessings: for a sunny day & lunch in the grass; for melting s'mores & a warm cafe blanket; for mountain views at a Fellows' retreat; for the presence of one another, whether physical or virtual. Simple gifts found amidst the griefs of this time.

We send you our thanks, too: for walking through these days with us, for praying for us, no matter where you are.  Now savor the words of Horizons friends Corey Widmer & Diana Butler Bass (with thanks to Corey & Diana for permission!). We've created this printable pdf just for you! 

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“All of life is grace” a meditation by Corey Widmer, lead pastor, Third Church Richmond

"be thankful." I always considered gratefulness as something that happened to you when a happy, positive circumstance occurred. But Paul suggests exactly the opposite: the discipline of gratitude in the midst of any circumstance leads to joy. It is not a happy person who is grateful --- it is the grateful person who is happy, whose eyes are open to the abundance of things.

So how has this changed my life?

Read all of Corey Widmer's reflection...

A table prayer by Diana Butler Bass, author & commentator

God, there are days when we do not feel grateful. When we are anxious or angry. When we feel alone. When we do not understand what it happening in the world or with our neighbors. When the news is bleak, confusing. God, we struggle to feel grateful. But this Thanksgiving, we choose gratitude.

We choose to accept life as a gift from you, and as a gift from the unfolding work of all creation.

Read all of this prayer from Diana Butler Bass... Discover Diana's book, Grateful