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Truly Thankful

Lord,
Forgive me for the things I take for granted.  I don't mean food in the fridge, my job, my family and friends, though at times I do take them for granted too.  But I mean for the little things, the ability to walk, the gifts of sight and hearing, the ability to talk and communicate with others, and the chance to be on this earth for another day with my loved ones. 

Seeing the challenges some people at the Miracle League face on daily basis is extremely humbling and really puts into place the circumstances that I often consider to be bad or tough times. 

I complain because I'm stressed at work...but I have a job.  I complain because I've said something unintentional to upset my pregnant wife...but I'm blessed with the ability to talk and with a wife.  I complain because my back hurts from some new exercise...but I can walk to the car without assistance.  Please give me the strength and knowledge to always be focused on you and all that you have blessed me with.

One of the best blessings I got out of today was seeing so many former and current high school students out there helping people.  Y'all are truly an inspiration because I did not have the attitude nor willingness to help others the way that y'all did today when I was in high school.  It is good to see that there is a future generation that is learning how to be compassionate and generous.

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18



 
 

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