May 7, 2009

Something to Ponder

As a family we are blessed beyond my own understanding. At times our kids have NO idea how blessed they really are so this week hubby and I gave them things to ponder if they don't know what to be thankful for.

If they have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep ... they are richer than 75% of this world.

If they have and spare change in a dish someplace ... they are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy.

If they woke up this morning with more health than illness ... they are more blessed than the million who will not survive this week.

If they have never experienced the pangs of starvation... they are ahead of 500 million people in the world.

If you they can attend a church without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death ... they are more blessed than three billion people in the world.

Their parents are still alive and still married ... they are very rare, even in the United States.

If they can hold someones hand, hug them or even touch them on the shoulder ... they are blessed because they can offer a healing touch.

Something to ponder!


originally posted 10-11-08

4 comments:

Laura said...

Well said!

Kelee Katillac said...

Gratitude is a powerful thing!


love, kelee

A Stone Gatherer said...

I think I'm going to read this to my kids! What an eye opener!

Patois42 said...

Well done, indeed.