If you think, you will thank,

Not for self or the bank;

If your thoughts are first pure,

You will learn to endure.

You will see that this life,

Filled with struggle and strife,

Is far more than just You

And the things that you do.

If you think, you will know

That to thank you must grow.

For to thank, you will see

Is your choice—what you’ll be!

When you pursue to be happy,

You may find that you’re snappy.

Though this goal is your right

It must come to The Light.

If you think, you will choose

To know God or else loose

What gives life its true meaning,

No matter which way you’re leaning.

You will thank, not just men,

Not just places—where you’ve been;

You will think as you should

Thanking the Source of your good.

Your CREATOR is your blessing,

More than turkey and dressing.

This True Word became man,

Fulfilling God’s Sovereign plan.

Through His death you can live

You can change, you can give;

Since this Jesus did rise

You can overcome lies.

So in this Holiday season

Trust in Truth—that is reason;

With your family and friends

Think to Thank, make amends.

Charles Pugh

November 2008

**Thankful to my LORD for His Blessings, despite struggle and through Tragedy