You ever have those moments that are surreal, where all you can do is say thanks! Well I call those God moments, but what about our everyday lives.? If you are like me you read the headlines, facebook and wonder how we became so self centered! People whining about staying in a shelter after a life saving rescue, focusing on what is not perfect and ignoring the miracle. The list is literally endless!
Now I do understand difficulty, and I can appreciate a child or young adult saying this is hard, but as parents, teachers, Christians, I urge us all to reflect not only inward to show more gratitude, but remind others in your sphere, that there is much to be thankful for!
While reading about the recent floods in LA and people in shelters bemoaning their situation, I am reminded of all the homeless people who live not only with all their belongings in a bag, depending on someone else for help, but without shelter on a daily basis. Someone's worst day is their 24/7. How bout we turn our discomforts for a season, into compassion for a life time to those who are less fortunate.
We all have choices on how we look at things. As we hear about the Olympic athletes and some of their incredible stories of overcoming difficulties and being a stronger more determined athlete, not giving in or giving up, may we be encouraged to pick ourselves up and open our eyes to how grateful we all should be, even in the worst situation we can imagine.
The bible puts it like this, "Yay though I walk through the valley of death I will fear no evil, the Lord thy God is with me." We all have much to be grateful for, on any given day, we just need to refocus our hearts and minds on all God has given us!
Song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2JX7ps5kvk
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