Holiday

On October 3, 1789, George Washington, at the request of Congress, issued a Thanksgiving proclamation to be grateful for God’s benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and that we perform our relative duties properly and punctually.

True Thanksgiving and gratitude come from the heart and not from words. It is expressed in action.

So, as our government demolishes the freedoms which were bestowed upon the American People by Almighty God and maintained by the blood of patriots from the Revolutionary War to the present time, on this Thanksgiving Day, let us in gratitude, vow to fight to preserve them.

Click here to read Washington’s Proclamation of 1789

Richard Thompson, Esq.

Thomas More Law Center

President and Chief Counsel

 

Our Nation’s first Thanksgiving occurred on November 26, 1789 as a result of President George Washington’s Proclamation which began, “WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits and humbly implore His protection and favor.”

(Click here to read the complete original Proclamation.)

This year, many Americans despair over the deep divisions within our Nation and the draconian government restrictions placed on our ability to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. We’ve been there before and survived. Stronger than ever. The Spanish Flu in the midst World War I infected one-third of the world’s population and killed an estimated 675,000 Americans.

Have faith!

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9

“Let us keep this Thanksgiving Day sacred, thanking God for the bounty and goodness of our nation. As a measure of our gratitude, let us rededicate ourselves to the preservation of the land of the free and the home of the brave.”

Ronald Reagan, Thanksgiving Day, 1985

Pray for God’s protection over the men and women serving in our Armed Forces, standing the lonely guard, in rough and faraway places, so that we can freely thank God for His many blessings.

So, on this Thanksgiving Day, pray for the protection of our Nation and that Almighty God will guide us as we meet the challenges ahead.

God bless you and your loved ones. God bless America.

Richard Thompson, Esq.

Thomas More Law Center

President and Chief Counsel

 

“WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favour …”

. . .  So began President George Washington’s Thanksgiving Day Proclamation.

   On October 3, 1789, President Washington issued our Nation’s first Thanksgiving Day Proclamation (Click here to read the complete original Proclamation). Thus, began a national holiday that has been celebrated in times of peace and in times of war, in times of joy and in times of sadness.

   Because men and women are standing guard at home and in far off places, Thanksgiving is a day of joyful celebration, family, friends, food and football. Yet, on this day, we should ever be mindful that we are a house divided.  So, it’s proper to reflect on President Washington’s reason for our Nation’s first Thanksgiving: 

“[T]hat we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions.”

   As you reflect on this day, take time to thank God for the many blessings we enjoy in this amazing land of ours. Pray the He forgives our national sin of abortion.

   Pray for God’s protection over the men and women serving in our Armed Forces, standing the lonely guard, in rough and faraway places, so that we can freely thank God for His many blessings.  

From the Thomas More Law Center staff: Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

Richard Thompson, Esq.

Thomas More Law Center

President and Chief Counsel