So Many Things
to be Thankful for...
If you own a Bible,
you are abundantly blessed--
about 1/3 of the world
does not have access to one.
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If you wake up each morning
with more health than illness,
you are blessed to rise and shine,
to live and to serve in a new day.
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If you have anyone on the planet,
just one person that loves you
and listens to you--
count this a huge blessing.
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If you can freely attend
a church meeting without fear,
then you are more blessed
than over 1/3 of the world.
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If you have a yearning
in your heart to parent a child,
you are blessed
because you still desire
what you cannot see.
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If you pray today or any day,
you are blessed
because you believe in God's
willingness to hear your prayer.
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If you pray for someone else,
you are blessed
because you want to help others also.
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If you have food in your frig,
clothes on your back,
a roof over your head,
and a place to sleep--
all at the same time--
you are rich in this world--
about 1/2 of the world
is not this wealthy.
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If you have a brother
or sister in Christ
that will pray with you and for you,
you benefit from a spiritual unity,
bond, and agreement,
which the gates of hell
cannot stand against.
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If you have any earthly family
that even halfway
love you and support you,
you are blessed beyond measure.
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If you attend a church
with a church family
that offers you
one word of encouragement,
you are blessed
with some form of fellowship.
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If you have money in the bank
or in your wallet,
and some spare change
in a dish someplace,
you are among the world's wealthy.
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If you can go to bed each night
knowing that God loves you,
you are blessed beyond measure.
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If you try each day to imitate our Lord
Jesus Christ for even a minute,
you are blessed
because you show a
willingness to grow up in Him.
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If you can read this message,
you are more blessed
than about 1/3 of the world.
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If you have never had to endure
the hardship and agony of battle,
imprisonment, or torture,
you are blessed in
indescribable measure.
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If you have a voice to sing His praises,
a voice to witness God's love,
and a voice to share the gospel with,
you are blessed--
about 1/2 of the world
does not even know
who the one true God is.
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If you can hold someone's hand,
hug another person,
touch someone on the shoulder,
you are blessed
because you can offer
God's healing touch.
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If you can share a word
of encouragement with someone else,
and do it with His love in your heart,
you are blessed
because you have learned how to give.
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If you have the conviction
to stand fast upon His Word
and His promises, no matter what,
you are blessed
because you are learning
patience, endurance, and tenacity.
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If you hold up your head with a smile
on your face and are truly thankful,
you are blessed
because most people can,
but won't.
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May God bless you today!!!