30 Days of Gratitude: Day 30

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Wow, today is the last day of the 30 days of Gratitude. I am thankful that I have been writing my gratitudes every day. Writing them down have made me very aware of my many blessings.

Blessings are, in a way, like breathing, we don't think about breathing, we just do it. It isn't until we can't breathe anymore that we realize how important taking a breath is. We all have so many blessings that we take advantage of, like breathing, we just assume we'll always have them. Things could so easily be different.

If you are reading this blog, you are blessed to have access to a computer and all the technology it brings with it. Below are a few other things I am thankful for.

There are the homeless, I have a home.
There are the starving, I have plenty.
There are the sick, I have my health.
There are the poor, I have wealth.
There are the lonely, I have family and friends
There are the persecuted, I have my freedoms
There are the tormented, I have peace of mind
There are those who are lost for eternity, I was lost, but now by the grace of God, I will live forever with Him!

Thank you all for being a part of my life and for encouraging me to write these blessings for the last 30 days.

I'd love to hear your feedback.

Now, what should I do for December...? ;)

Comments

  1. AnonymousDecember 08, 2010

    30 days of gratitude is a great idea. We should all think about it. SB

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