Be with us today as we begin a week of anticipation. For many of us, O God, this week is the last week before a long break for Thanksgiving. It can be stressful because we are excited for what is ahead of us, and because we are tired from the reality that we have not taken enough time for ourselves, and we look forward to a break. Help us to simply live this week and enjoy the knowledge that we will have time for rest and fellowship soon. All this we ask in your name. Amen