When we see red and green, we immediately think of Christmas. White is the color of Easter. Then, of course, there are the patriotic colors of red, white and blue on July 4th while orange and black dominate Halloween night. So, what is the color that reminds us of Thanksgiving? For me it would have to be brown. After all, it is the color that is most suggestive of fallen leaves, dried corn stalks and peaceful landscapes at rest after the fall harvest.

 

A peaceful color is appropriate for the day. Other than a trip to the grocery store, there is no shopping season in preparation for Thanksgiving. More than any other special day, Thanksgiving remains private and personal. And, as I once read, no one is complaining that we have somehow taken the thanks out of Thanksgiving!

 

And while we may not always show it, most of us recognize that we have had undeserved blessings come our way. Life has, after all, graced us with gifts we have done nothing to earn.

 

As Christians we have an advantage because we know who to thank. Our faith provides a perspective that enables us to see that the bounty we receive is not something owed to us, but is instead gifts from a loving God. Christians understand that even in hard times when all the obvious blessings seem scarce, we are still graced with both life itself and the abiding love of God.

 

As you offer thanks to God on this day set apart from all others, may peace and gratitude flood your soul and fill your lives with beauty.

See You in Church,
Pastor Kathleen