Thankfulness

Thanksgiving is upon us once again and time to be thankful!  That's what is drilled into our heads every year. I myself am guilty of this. Last Sunday Bro Chris Roberts sermon was about giving thanks. Not just now but everyday! We all seem to take advantage of what we have and the people in our lives. As he preached I felt GOD and his presence in the room. The sermon continued and I felt him closer and closer. Before Bro Chris even had the chance to do the alter call. I rose to my feet and sprinted to the alter. There I prayed and thanked GOD for all things in my life! Good and Bad!

Sometimes we get wrapped up in life and forget all that we have. If you're reading this you need to be thankful for several things. For example: the fact you're not blind or that you can read. Me for instance I am legally blind without contacts. But I am thankful for contacts! Also you woke up this morning, and you're breathing. That in itself is a blessing! Also you are reading this on your phone, computer or device so you are blessed enough to have that. I could go on and on. Blessings can be counted and you wouldn't even think about it.

We all have things in our lives that we could complain about. "I hate my job". Good news, you have a job!  Its stuff like that you need to consider! I remember in a sermon my dad preached years ago he said this.  "We tend get upset with our kids when they get up in church service and go the bathroom. Instead of getting upset we should be thankful that child can walk." I know, I know that's hard to do. I will be thankful but still be upset with the fact they got up and couldn't wait until the end of service.

So the next time you think about what you have or don't have... just be thankful. Maybe take the time to give thanks for everything! I am thankful that Jesus Christ died for me and my sins! I am thankful for my wife and kids! I am thankful for my family and friends! I am thankful for my job and the fact that I work with great people! I am thankful that Velvet and I have depending vehicles and a great house to live in! I am thankful for a list that could go on forever!  I am also thankful for you as you read this!  Love your family  and friends. They are lucky to have you in their life! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 

Psalms 100:4

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Lifes struggles, frustrations, hope and my 2 cents

Lately life has put its far share of stress on me. I find myself easily aggravated and frustrated. I know its a test of faith and trust in GOD. The devil never gives up and if he does.... he has got you where he wants you. I see so much negativity on social media and in the news its ridiculous. To most non-believers this would be an excuse not to believe. I cant help but wonder "Why not believe?" When they say "Why should I believe? ". You hear people doubt it all the time saying "Why would I waste my time believing fairy tales and a bunch a rules that hold you back (10 commandments)?" It really frustrates me to hear that. I myself, personally rather put my faith in something that makes me feel good in my soul and hope there is a greater being out there. That has prepared a place so much better then this. Another thing is people saying church is full of hypocrites and sinners. True! The church is a hospital for sinners and we go there for help. No one is perfect that steps into that place of worship! As Christians we strive to be Christ like, not Christ. Growing up in a preachers house was difficult. I probably did more wrong then you could imagine. I knew better and still did it. But as I got older I came to find out that my soul is worth much more then any earthly things. Doesn't mean I don't sin. I just try not to and try to be a good Christian man, husband and father. So when these days come at me (all the time) I dig in and hold on. Setting my eyes on the prize (heaven) and letting GOD carry it. His shoulders are stronger than mine! I don't know about anyone else but I have family waiting on me, and I can't wait to see them. I know no matter what I have am almighty father that will always listen and a family that is here for me. So on the days you feel down you can turn to him also or even me. Hey, I can always be a open ear or a shoulder to cry on. I've got a little bit of experience in life. Maybe you can take something from me that can help you out. Nevertheless maybe you can take this and use my words as encouragement! GOD BLESS YOU!