May 03 2010
Think about these things…
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
I must thank God today. I don’t know how or why but I knew somehow that even when I wasn’t following the footsteps of Christ, that he was and have always been watching me. He gave me many reasons to forgive, to love, and to always remain positive regardless of any situation.
It must be because I wasn’t borne to prominent wealth. Both my parents had to work hard all their lives in order to provide for us, their children. Equally, we were taught to conserve, be frugal and even with abundance – to always know that someone else is hungry in the world.
My mom was a social worker and she did many amazing things during her lifetime. She would take us to see her in action when they volunteer in orphanages and mental clinics. She showed us how the world is and that we can never be too proud.
There are moments in my life where I feel that I deserved what I have. Everything that I have is something that I worked hard for. No one gave me a free ride. Really?
I now realize that all I have is through the grace of God and I thank Him every day for the blessings and abundance that He’s given me. Many people out there have very little or have nothing.
So, whenever I feel depressed and I don’t think that I’m worthy of anyone’s love or that I don’t have enough of anything – I think of the passage above. What is it really that gives me joy? It’s not really the material things that surround me that gives me happiness.
I am happy when I see and know that my family is well and healthy. I am happy when I spend time with friends. I am happy when I feel the cool afternoon breeze during a very hot day like today. I am happy when I am able to help someone. I am happy when I hear beautiful music. I am happy when…. I know that God loves me.
