In 1863, then President Abraham Lincoln gave a Thanksgiving Proclamation to the American People, asking the "Most High God" for mercy and to bless the nation with "gracious gifts... while dealing with us in anger for our sins..."

We invite you to check out our Thanksgiving devotional that we created as a guide for prayer, conversation, and reflection. This step-by-step devotional walks through 12 areas of life to be thankful for – including a Bible verse for each area, a question for reflection and conversation, and examples to help you think through God’s blessings in your life.