Sure, we can all point to injustices and bad breaks in our lives. It is easy to get hung up on those things. Occupy Wall Street wants you to focus on that and that only. But today (and really everyday), we need to focus on all the blessings in our lives. Reality is, if you live in the U.S. or the EU or any other 1st world country, there are a lot of things that every single one of us can and should be grateful for:
- The ability to publish and read this and any blog post on the internet - can you say North Korea? And I am not just talking about freedom of speech. I am talking about access to the internet.
- Running water - Turkmenistan gets one hour of running water a day. And compared to other countries, even that is a luxury.
- I am allowed to drive (and more obviously) as a woman - although me in particular driving may not be something people are thankful for ;-).
- Roads/infrastructure
- Services: police, fire, medical
- Access to food - even if you have to dumpster dive, beg for it, or eat at a shelter, it's there.
- Basic education for everyone.
- www.globalrichlist.com - type in your income here and be amazed at how rich you are compared to the rest of the world.
- Finally, something that everyone in the world can and should be thankful for is God's love and grace.
I could add more to this list, but I am sure you get my point without more examples. Be thankful for what you have and you will receive more. God bless.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.
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