Thought for the day
Old man Woodruff loved golf, but his age was making it increasingly difficult for him to play. He complained to the clubhouse man about his eyesight. "I can't play with my glasses on because they keep falling off," he said. "And I'm too nearsighted to play without them."
"Why don't you play with Hughes?" the clubhouse man suggested."Him?" Woodruff scoffed. "He's ninety-eight if he's a day, and he can't get around without a wheelchair!" "True," said the clubhouse man, "but he's farsighted." So the next day, Woodruff and Hughes played together.
Woodruff took a tremendous swing and hit the ball well. "Boy, that felt good!" he exclaimed. "Did you see it?" he asked Hughes."Yes," the very old man replied. "Where did it go?"
"I can't remember," Hughes sighed.Which do you suppose is worse -- those in the world who are blind to the fact that God has provided them with so many good things, or those of us who "see" that, but forget to express our appreciation to God?
"Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, who satisfies your mouth with good things..." (Psalm 103:1-5a)
As we are surrounded by so many reminders of God's goodness to us, may we not only have our eyes open to recognize all of his blessings, but also remember to express our appreciation.
Verses
Matthew 9:29
Then he touched their eyes and said, "Because of your faith it will happen."
John 6:63
"It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life”.
Romans 12:20
Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head."
Jeremiah 33:3
Call to me, and I will answer by revealing what is hard and hidden, what you do not know!
Philippians 4:19
My God will gloriously supply all your needs with his wealth, through your union with Christ Jesus.
Prayer
In the maze of life’s events where we’re often a passenger on the rollercoaster of life’s ups and downs, may we never lose sight of You, Jesus. You are the unseen but ever-present Shepherd who protects, guides and tenderly comforts us in all our trouble. Thank You, Lord, that when change is constantly about us, You remain steadfast, faithful, and dependable. You are the Anchor that keeps us grounded in the unseen but eternal truths we build our lives upon. Keep us faithful and help us to fix our eyes on the unseen as we await that glad day when our faith will be rewarded with the visible blessings You have stored up for those who believe. Amen
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