And we do have much to be thankful for.
We have each other. We have a gathering of persons which becomes a community. We have a place and a time and a location where we can just show up and there will be others there waiting for us. We can come every time the doors open, or only occasionally as our schedule permits. But there will be others there. And while we may not find ourselves at the center of this sub-grouping or another, we do have a place and we are a part.
We have others. Others who are looking out for us. Richard Delap will cook our turkeys tonight. He started doing this when his daughter was in LCM. That was about 10 years ago. We have him and dozens of others who give of their time and energy just so they can be around you and with you as your journey through these years.
We have those intangibles. Things like peace and joy and confidence. The community of Jesus is the reservoir out of which these gifts flow. They are always available. They are handed out freely and continually.
Yes, we have many reasons to be thankful. Thankful for the opportunity to be in college and for the chance to expand our world and our worldview. And so, we will gather to give thanks. This evening, and every day of our lives. God is good and God is good to us.
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