Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened.
Isaiah 35:5a
Right before the beginnings of the Advent season, North Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, a holiday centered on giving thanks for what one has.
Expressing a sincere conviction of gratitude for one's success is admirable and often times needed in a proud society, but Thanksgiving can be a nationalistic holiday that carries several negative connotations, most notably the sins and atrocities committed against Native Americans.
In light of these circumstances, the Advent season seems a much more appropriate context for giving thanks.
This is a season when an entire world can give thanks for God's blessings. Advent is a season of gratefulness, giving recognition to God for whatthe Creator has given the Creation, that all might be one and be well.
- Beau Underwood
Gracious God, this Advent, open my eyes, and open our hearts to just ways of being together in your world; with appreciation for the gifts you give so abundantly.
Right before the beginnings of the Advent season, North Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, a holiday centered on giving thanks for what one has.
Expressing a sincere conviction of gratitude for one's success is admirable and often times needed in a proud society, but Thanksgiving can be a nationalistic holiday that carries several negative connotations, most notably the sins and atrocities committed against Native Americans.
In light of these circumstances, the Advent season seems a much more appropriate context for giving thanks.
This is a season when an entire world can give thanks for God's blessings. Advent is a season of gratefulness, giving recognition to God for whatthe Creator has given the Creation, that all might be one and be well.
- Beau Underwood
Gracious God, this Advent, open my eyes, and open our hearts to just ways of being together in your world; with appreciation for the gifts you give so abundantly.
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