As I type this I’m watching the opening ceremonies of the Olympic games in Beijing. I’m not usually a big fan of stuff like this, but this ain’t half bad! If I heard Bob Costas right the cost for these opening ceremonies is around $300 million dollars!
I’m thinking…what could I do with $300 million dollars? That’s a lot of trips to Cold Stone creamery!! It’s also a lot of Jeff Gordon memorabilia to decorate my office. Come to think of it…$300 million dollars is a lot of everything!
I’ll probably never have that much, but God always makes sure I have what I need. The difference between my needs and my wants can be as wide as the Atlantic Ocean sometimes. I have to remind myself it’s not about what I don’t have that I need to dwell on. Rather I need to thank God for what I do have.
I would encourage you to do the same! Thank God every day for what you have…even if the grand total only comes out to $30 dollars verses $300 million.
Over the last several months I have been dealing with a lot of health issues. Many days when I get up I am in a lot of pain, which can last all day. I have to make a conscious choice every morning as to whether I am going to be thankful for all of God’s blessings or whether I am going to spend the day complaining. I admit I do not always make the right choice. But on the days I choose to count my blessings at the start of the day, things go so much better. I have a better outlook. I get the focus off of myself and my problems and look toward the Lord. It is amazing how that perspective of being thankful can change everything. Thank you for this reminder.
Thank you for sharing such a powerful perspective, Ruthie!