Thanksgiving and Where's Waldo

Work stress. Marital tensions. Car repairs. Strained friendships. Financial worries. I could go on. But you get the point.

It's Thanksgiving, but sometimes it seems that finding reasons to be thankful is like a giant game of "Where's Waldo." They're impossible to find.

About a week ago, Rachel sat a piece of paper in front of me with a thanksgiving meditation written on it. The title read, "Thanksgiving. A time to remember and be grateful."

How trite, I thought. Despite my misgivings, I kept reading. And I'm really glad that I did. Take 5 minutes and read through the following meditation. These Exodus themed prompts will help you find Waldo. Enjoy.

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Look over the past year with Exodus Eyes - the eyes of someone who is always "on the way." For what can you give thanks?For what can you give thanks?

1. an Egypt situation of unfreedom that you have been able to leave behind.
2. a burning bush moment when your faith was affirmed and your work renewed.
3. a parting of the sea time when you made it through difficulties and challenges
4. comapnions who helped you through wilderness times of doubt and confusion.
5. manna and quail that sustained your desert hunger and nourished you.
6. your fire and cloud - when the steady fidelity of another assured you of God's nearness

Prayer: "Wondrous Worker of Wonders; I praise You; Not alone for what has been; or for what is; but for what is yet to be, for you are gracious beyond all telling of it."