Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people,
and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless
his name.
For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.:”

• Psalm 100:3-5

Thanksgiving is my very favorite holiday. It’s a day that allows me to celebrate and pass the time with 3
of my very favorite things: family, friends, and food (and to be completely honest, there is a fourth item
on this shortlist – Football, which not coincidentally is always best when watched with family, friends,
and food. Seriously… it’s the perfect holiday. Anyway, I digress). In addition to all that, the main reason
that I love the Thanksgiving season so much is because it is a holiday that pushes us to reflect on all that
we’ve been blessed with, and on He who provides the blessings. The act of reflecting on the many ways
that my Heavenly Father has been, and continues to be, an active participant in my life is always
uplifting, humbling, and testimony affirming. It brings me joy and peace. And it opens my heart to feel
the Holy Ghost testify of the pivotal truth, that Heavenly Father and my Savior Jesus Christ love us SO
VERY much.

This month, I Invite all of us to take on the challenge laid out by the Psalmist, and ponder on the truth
that “the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us” and then let us “be thankful unto Him, and bless His
name.” As we do so, I know that we will recognize His hand in our lives, and feel of the everlasting love
that He has for us.

With love and gratitude for each of you this Thanksgiving season,
Brother Todd Herlin