There is something about the sweep of things, if we're honest...that illuminates day-to-day goings-on.
It
also takes an honesty about the day-to-day, lest the 'overview' of things become the Christmas newsletter where only the
good things of life are mentioned...to leave an impression about something
that isn't really true...like how well our lives are going.
Looking back, at times like Thanksgiving, gives us the opportunity to be honest about what isn't yet, about our need, about our
longings for more. It is also reminds us about what is true...that
God is calling us, that God is with us, that God is guiding us...and,
therefore, that we have hope in Him in the day-to-day of our lives.
It's a good circle.
