THERE FOR THE GRACE OF GOD GO I

There for the grace of God go I! What a thought provoking statement? Do you ever really think about this one? Today while watching the news and the story of two young people in Nova Scotia convicted of killing a homeless man was one story featured. This statement came to mind. The poor man was just a lost soul not needing to be murdered. Could many of us be a potential homeless person in our lifetime? We picked different roads and have not ended there. But mental illness can be a reason to end on the streets. Failure and hopelessness! What about critical illness? Most people do not really chose to be so ill. Dying young! For someone my age, not even an option now. Do we really thank God or life that we have the life we have now? If your life is a good one, do you ever say thank you? Or are you someone that felt you were entitled to all that you have? Did you ever consider your life could have gone differently? So there for the grace of God go I can be such a reflective thought!

THANK YOU BRINGS JOY IN OUR LIVES

Are you a thankful person? We often say grace and thank the lord for our daily bread. But are there other things to be thankful in our lives? Last week when feeling blue about the many repairs and things to be done with the house and other areas in my life, a news clip made me stop and realize life is quite good. When I see disasters and people losing not just their homes but their lives, I am thankful to be able to carry on and fix the little problems I have. No one told us life would be perfect! The uncertainity of the future carries a heavy burden sometimes. It is difficult being around younger people  who  march to a different drummer! Missing friends that are gone or moved away can be sad! Thankful to have known them but wishing they were here! In my down moments, I try to remember what and who I have in my life! By having an attitude of appreciation, life becomes more positive. Don't get me wrong-there are times I look at what some people get by doing very little and ripping others off! They have not deserved what they have! And often do not appreciate it at all! Expecting more! Then I try to turn inward and remember each life is its own journey. If I am thankful for what I have-especially health and the skills and ability to keep on going- then each day can bring joy! So are you a thankful person? Do you remember to stop and evaluate what you have? Do you embrace the people in your life? Do they embrace you? Thank you for visiting my blog! It is nice to know someone reads what I have to write!!