☐ Thanksgiving (1:3–12) Many Christians living in the so-called free world would think twice about voluntarily living in a country where they are deprived of religious liberty and face discrimination, abuse and even penalties if they step outside strict laws. The prospect of suffering is one that we do not face willingly. A person who goes to the hospital to face a major operation, with its accompanying pain and inconvenience, often does so with apprehension. It may be helpful to assure the patient