If there is one thing everyone has in common, it is problems. They are kind of like opinions, everyone has one or some. Just like opinions, problems carry different weights to them. Generally, our own personal problems carry a heavier weight than our neighbors. We put our problems at the front of the line and our neighbors on the back burner.
As I was buying groceries a couple of days ago, I was standing in the Wal-Mart supermarket, having to decide what I needed to buy, and what was a comfort. I felt pretty good about myself, I was being frugal and putting things back that I did not need to eat or buy. That's when God let me know that I at least have a choice. I can at least entertain the idea of buying that extra bag of potato chips or that gallon of ice cream. I can entertain the idea of buying better quality cuts of meat or bags of candy to snack on. I immediately stopped to give thanks to God right there for all that He has given to me and all that He has blessed me with, as there were many people there who cannot entertain the thought of buying ice cream or extra chips, because they do not have the means to do so.
Be sure and give thanks to God for all He has blessed you with and given to you. I know that what I consider to be major problems in my life are really miniscule in comparison to some of the other troubles I have seen.
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Very good reminder. The same thing happened to me at the gas pump yesterday and then went I went to be last night. It was cold and the wind was blowing hard letting us know that winter is on its way. As I crawled into my bed and covered up I was reminded of those who were not as fortunate. I am reminded of that part of Brandon Heath's song that says give me Your eyes for just one second so that I can see all that I've been missing. Always good to hear from you. CM
My family had the opportunity to spend the day in Denver over the weekend and boy the day did not turn out like we had planned! As the day unfolded I just kept reminding myself to be thankful that we were even able to make the trip. There are so many that might not even have a car or money for gas and food on a trip like this. I have blessings from God but they are not the same as your blessings but I still need to be thankful for them. As I go through the problems of each day and God gets me through do I thank Him for his strength for that moment or do I dread the coming day wondering what it will hold and how I will get through it? Where is my faith to truly trust my sustainer!
You are good Lord and I am focusing on you and your mighty works around me! Keep working inspite of me and may I see with your eyes the opportunities to be used by you.
I am praising Jesus today that He is providing my every need so that I can stay home to take care of my awesome family. When I receive email from former colleagues complaining about work, I do a little praise dance in my soul! God is so good to me, and I am so completely spoiled. I don't deserve it, but I'm not feeling guilty, and I am enjoying fellowship with my Creator God.
You shouldn't feel guilty. I remember when you were here you asking permission from God to not have to work. You believed while here His answer was no and you made the very best of that situation. You are now in a new place you are not having to work. Praise the Lord for your answer that you have been looking for!! You should be doing a praise dance. We all should be because we have a lot to be thankful for!! Enjoy your fellowship time!!
OK, I am doing a praise jig today! Last night at youth group, I had the privilege to pray with a young lady to accept Jesus as her Savior! God is so wonderfully great!
Thank you everyone for the great comments. It appears that gratefulness and being thankful is being revealed and shown to people in new ways.
Yay God (something we did with the group in New Orleans for those who don't know).
A Yay God for Dana's praise report in leading someone to Jesus. God, we thank You for this praise report and for Your work and the way You work and use people for Your work. We pray for this young lady and ask that You will strengthen her faith and provide her with good, solid discipleship. Thank You God for all that You do. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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