Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help. If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. It will be addressed in My time, not yours. Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it.

If you find yourself stuck in traffic; Don’t despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.

Should you have a bad day at work; Think of the man who has been out of work for years.

Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; Think of the person who has never known what it’s like to love and be loved in return.

Should you grieve the too quick passing of another weekend; Think of the man in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed his children.

Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; Think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.

Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror; Think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.

Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking what is my purpose? Be thankful. There are those who didn’t live long enough to get the opportunity.

Should you find yourself the victim of other people’s bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; Remember, things could be worse. YOU COULD BE THEM!!!!

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Simple words, and easily done if we just remember them. Take joy in what we have, opportunities still to come, victories yet to be realized. If we only look to what others have that we don’t and don’t look at what we have that others wish they had we will never have peace in our lives. We are all equal in God’s sight and receive manifest and amazing blessings… take time this week to look at them and give thanks.

Speaking of blessings… come to a church this Sunday. An old one or a new one, big or small, beautiful windows or converted space…all will have people giving thanks for what God has done in their lives .It will be a blessing for them to have you join their worship. Presbyterian service is at 11:00 in the church and on our Live Facebook page.