Today I am sitting in the sunshine thinking about what a blessed guy I am. To have sunshine, for one – YEAH! But for the many blessings my God has given me.
I tell you that there is nothing like going to see how the “other half” lives in a third world country to help you understand your blessings. I was just so ready to get home to some kind of beef! They have lousy cows in Costa Rica. I am spoiled, I know, but I like my air-conditioning, and my food, and the comforts of my country.
But I do recognize how blessed I am when I see how some people have to live. When I meet little babies like Jorge who had deformed ears and won’t ever have any chance at a decent life in Costa Rica – except for the love of his amazing mother who brought him to us.
My kids have everything compared to this guy. And so do I.
I’m blessed.
I’m preaching about relationships this weekend, which is so cool because I have great relationships. The most amazing wife in the world. Great kids. Great friends. An amazing church.
My life is far from perfect. It’s been a pretty rough week getting back honestly. But it’s going to be up to me to dwell on the things that are good or the things that aren’t. And after you’ve seen what other people’s “bad” is – it makes you really appreciate things differently.
Psalm 143:8 was in my quiet time this week…
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
This is my prayer for you.
Tim
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