We continue with Jeremiah this week, but from the book of Lamentations. This is not where you expect to find readings for thanksgiving. This year, thanksgiving comes with disappointing harvests and a dark cloud hanging over us from the terrible events of September 11th.
Darkness is very real in our world.
So is the healing power of God. Our thanksgiving is even more real when we experience God in midst of devastation and despair. We don't pretend that evil doesn't exist around us. Thanksgiving is real. We are thankful for God especially in dark times.