If you have never experienced the danger
of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment,
the agony of torture, or the pangs of
starvation....you are ahead of 500
million people in the world.

 If you can attend a church meeting without
fear of harassment, arrest, torture or
death....you are more blessed than
three billion people in the world.
 

 If you have food in the refrigerator,
clothes on your back, a roof overhead,
and a place to sleep....you are richer
than 75% of this world.
 

 If you have money in the bank, in your
wallet, and spare change in a dish
someplace....you are among
the top 8% of the world's wealthy.

 If your parents are still alive and
still married....you are very rare,
even in the United States.
 

 If you hold up your head with a smile on
your face and are truly thankful....you are
blessed, because the majority can, but
most do not.
 

 If you can hold someone's hand, hug
them, or even touch them on the shoulder....
you are blessed because you can offer
God's healing touch.

 If you prayed yesterday and today....you
are in the minority because you believe
God does hear and answer prayers.
 

  If you can read this Thanksgiving message
you are more blessed than over two billion
people in the world who cannot read at all.
 

  Have a good day, count your blessings,
and truly realize just how blessed we are
and then bow your head and thank God for it.

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