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PILGRIMS

 

I am musing about...

Pilgrims.

Do you like "the pilgrims"? I like them.

I loved the stories we heard in school of how they came from across the ocean in search of religious freedom and greater opportunity. I was touched by the accounts of the hardships they faced; loss at sea, sickness, extreme cold, needing to clear a wild land to build rustic shelters and prepare virgin soil for the planting of seeds. All while dangers surrounded them on every side.

I love the redeeming story of that first Thanksgiving; a table laden with the fruits of their first bountiful harvest. A time of gathering with friends, new and old, those from their home land and those from their new land. I love the beautiful story of the kind natives who came along side them, providing practical help and instruction. It was a joyful time of giving thanks to God for His provision and faithfulness.

The early pilgrims helped form the backbone of our country. They exemplified courage! They exhibited a strong and abiding faith in their God. They pocessed fortitude, strength and vision. They were not afraid to step into a hard today in search of a better tomorrow. 

Are we not all pilgrims as well?

What is a pilgrim? It is "one who is on a journey". What journey are you on? Are you willing to be a pilgrim, to journey into new frontiers in answer to God's call on your life? Your journey may be small or grand. It may change the world or simply change your heart. May we all be in tune to our Father's promptings and be willing to step out, in faith, into unchartered waters when we are asked to do so. May we lean into our faith in a faithful God and guide!

The Bible shares that we, as Christians are on a journey, we are pilgrims on earth, "seeking a better country, that is, a Heavenly one". (Heb. 11:16)

So journey on fellow pilgrims. Journey on with thankfulness! For our God is a good Provider and will faithfully lead us on as we answer His call on our life. We are blessed with God given opportunities and  undeserved riches as we travel this land and way, as pilgrims, towards our Heavenly home.

We have much to give thanks for!

Happy Thanksgiving dear pilgrim!


                                                        




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