O Heavenly Father, help me this day, which I celebrate with my fellow citizens as a day of Thanksgiving, to be truly thankful for all that You have given me, especially the gift of life. Help me to truly believe and know that the life that is within me calling me into existence, is, in some mysterious way, Your own life. Help me to realize that You created me to be your child, that is someone You desire to be destined to share in the peace and happiness of Your eternal Kingdom. Make my gratitude real and sincere. Help me to demonstrate my gratitude by extending love to all men and women who share this earthly existence with me. I ask Your help and offer praise to You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.