Hey, 2nd Cupper – I just got this in today’s mail and felt it worth passing along to you before any more of this new year slips past. See what you think. – Dan
Dear God:
I want to thank You for what you have already done.
I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards, I am thanking You right now.
I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better, I am thanking You right now.
I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me, I am thanking You right now.
I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears, I am thanking You right now.
I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves, I am going to thank You right now.
I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet, I am going to thank You right now.
I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job, I am going to thank You right now.
I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief, I am going to thank You right now.
I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed. I am thanking You right now.
I am thanking You because I am alive. I am thanking You because I made it through the day’s difficulties. I am thanking You because I have walked around the obstacles. I am thanking You because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better. I’m thanking You because, Lord, You haven’t given up on me.
…..The Daily Encourager (dlangerfeld@harrisburgbaptist.org) by way of “Christian Voices” (christianvoices@att.net)