In EVERYTHING give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you! (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
I know we all go through some tough times now and then. At times it seems like one thing after another. But we have a LOT to be thankful for while we are here. Many times I sit down and make a list of all God has provided me; it causes me to get the focus off of me and place it on God and others. You know what? It makes me feel better!
So I sit here less than 24 hours after shoulder surgery and I choose to thank God for:
*Life and life in Him to be particular;
*My wife, children and grandchildren, and extended family who love me in spite of me;
*Mom and dad who did their best;
*A church and pastor who hold God's Word as eternal Truth and hold me to it;
*A job where people value me as a person and genuinely care;
*An education that allows me to work where I can use my gifts and see the daily impact upon young people;
*Students and families who are open to the things of God and not afraid to try the things they learn;
*Doctors who care about me as a person;
*A home,food,two vehicles, and income which allows us to care for our needs;
*A mind that allows me to function clearly;
*Anyone reading this, and the hope that you too know my God and Savior, Jesus Christ!
I challenge you....make YOUR list......
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