Thursday, November 15, 2012

Thanksgiving: What am I thankful for?

When you think of Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for? It is sometimes very hard to think of all the things that I am blessed with, when I am blessed with so much. I have a family, a roof over my head, a God that loves me, and wonderful friends that I have continued to grow closer with over the years. I always give my gratitude to god for blessing me with my singing voice and allowing me to have that talent to share with people. Some people do not have even half of what I have. This year when I sit around the table with my family, I will bow my head and pray for those that are less fortunate then me. I will pray for the poor, the homeless, the abused, the people that are way less fortunate than I am. They would love to be in my position. I think it is crazy that some people are not thankful for all they have and take everything for granted. I live each day like it is a blessing and I think that everyone else should. All people want is money and more useless stuff that will not be there for them in the long run. They neglect their family, friends, and their God. Those are the three things that will always be there for them. I will never take those things for granted. In the words of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, “You say, 'If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied.' You make a mistake. If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled.” Taking Charles’s advice I will be content this Thanksgiving with all the things that I have been blessed with. I will be thankful for the family and friends that have been with me through everything, including the God above that will love me no matter what, through everything. Now, when people ask me what I am thankful for this Thanksgiving, I know exactly what I am going to say.




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