what does giving thanks look like today
as the Sun rises on an unfamiliar continent
a place pilgrims don’t belong, a place you cannot stay
where for no obvious reason you were sent.
do you turn down pure living water
In a country far removed from pumpkin pie and steaks
and today do your tired eyes and feet cause you to wonder
what kind of God commands you to give thanks?
Rejoice and serve your foreign brothers
Grace gives you the love you lack
Forbid the love of wife, sister, child or mother
begin to hold you back.
Oh can’t you see your life is counted blessed
not because of comfort cross the sea
but because God on your mind and hearts impressed
Himself, and he is more than all you need.
I love you guys and I am so proud of you!
