Thanksgiving Day Bargains - Thanksgiving Poem

Oh thank heaven
For love, life, and liberty
Inward peace and tranquility
Joyful jubilee
Because Christ Jesus
Died on the cross at Calvary
Rose from the dead triumphantly
This He did for you and me
To open blind eyes to see
To set the captives free
Empowering humanity
To become all they can be
Yet loving them unconditionally
Living together harmoniously
Overcoming hostility
Transcending divisions and differences
Breaking through barriers and distances
Building a bridge and alliances
Between the human race
That all men would seek God's face
Let go of pride and humility embrace
Pursue righteousness rather than disgrace
Consider the poor and homeless
Without food and a place
Let us not fight over trivial things
Nor continually war against nations
Profit at the expense of others without hesitation
No, let us arise and do the right thing
Come to give and to the table bring
Something of worth and value
Stop being self-centered
And thinking “Me, Myself, and I”
This makes the heart of God cry
If only someone could
Take up their cross and deny
The self-absorbing tendencies
The cruelty with which we alienate human beings
Replace complaining with thanksgiving
Give thanks for the simplicity of life
For your health
For your wealth
Be it inward or outward
Give thanks for your family and friends
Who stick with you until the end
Give a helping hand and lend
For you over backward they do bend
Thank God above your Creator
For the breath that you breathe
The beauty of His creation
Daily filling your eyes
Or this have you already despised?
Thank your Maker
For how He has unique made you
With all your gifts, talents, and abilities
Strengths, weaknesses, and frailties
Enabling you to bless and feel for others
Through your own personal victories, suffering, and pain
Such intangibles don’t disdain
For herein is found your fame
Your reason to live
Your reason to speak up and give
As you yourself identify
Discover your purpose, the reason why
For your earthly existence
Prayerfully press for divine Providence
Supernatural intervention
Blessings and assistance
Daily coming to you
Now then what shall you do?
What shall you give back
Before you consider your lack
Instead consider your plenty
Your personal prosperity
Examine what you have
Give thanks for that
Be thankful and grateful
For in so doing
You shall be filled with greatness
As you’re thankful, you’ll get rid of impoliteness
That is a huge personal gain
In and of itself
For selfishness is the root of sin
Make the inward adjustment within
Be thankful and win
Discover your personal wealth.
Then give it away generously and wholeheartedly
As you are thankful and giving
You shall grow exponentially
Love beyond boundaries
And live magnificently.