Gratitude beckons in the aftermath of troubled times. As individuals, we only truly realize the value in something when we lose that thing. In particular, the thing that characterizes the entire human race's ingratitude is our lack of appreciation for our own health.
I find it humbling when I encounter people with disabilities. Especially, those individuals whom have taken it upon their own to accept the challenge of life with a positive attitude. These people may start the race at a disadvantage but they finish stronger than the rest. It is my own concrete belief that we were all blessed from birth without fear and upon accepting Jesus into our lives we gain an extremely powerful ally. The bounty of this alliance remains fruitful throughout our lives and graciously allows us to become consciously aware of all our blessings.
For a very long time, I felt utterly invincible. There was nothing that could go wrong. The world seemed like my kingdom. The day life side-swiped me and shook me loose from my arrogance was the day that the Lord gave me a vivid appreciation of my existence. I found new meaning in previously "mundane" activities. My Lord Jesus gave me the gift of gratitude and in that blessing came new life.
Psalm 118:24
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
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