YOU HAVE MANY THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR!
MANY THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of
virtues, but the parent of all others.”
― Marcus Tullius Cicero
― Marcus Tullius Cicero
We are close
to the end of the year and it’s time to take stock. Many people made
resolutions at the beginning of the year, failed woefully to keep up with those
resolutions and feel disappointed at themselves, they feel the year has been
wasted and they don’t have much to show for it; hence there isn’t much to be
thankful for. However, I assure you that there is a lot to be thankful for.
If you are
reading this article, it means you have eyes, can see clearly and you are not
like the several millions in the world that are either totally blind or
visually impaired. Some other people can see, but are not literate enough to
read and write.
Of course
you have to be alive to read this article and you are not like the several
millions that have died since the beginning of the year. It feels good to wake
every morning realising that God has given you yet another opportunity to live.
Your life may not be all that you want it to be, but at least it’s intact, for many
die daily. The bible says a living dog is better than a dead lion. From
research, we have learnt that the number of people that die daily all around
the world ranges between 250,000 to 400,000 ; the poor and the prominent alike.
For Nigerian readers, you’ll agree with me that many prominent Nigerians died
this year; there is no need to mention names. This tells us that affluence is
not a guarantee to longevity or immunity against death.
Enough of complaints
let us be appreciative to God. Good health is another thing to be thankful for.
I’m sure many people in intensive care units at various hospitals around the
world can’t read this. Sadly, many will die there. The folks in cancer wards at
the hospitals have only one prayer point which is “that I should not die!” They
are not feeling bad that they can’t afford Brazilian hair as some ladies
desire. As a matter of fact they don’t care that their heads have been shaved
as a result of rounds of chemotherapy. I pray God will heal those in this
category who are reading this. I had a bad tooth removed at the hospital last
Wednesday; it’s not a good experience I must say. I’m still thankful though,
because I saw a man who was brought to the hospital, he was involved in an
accident, and yes, he died. The human body is wonderfully made and complexly
interconnected. When one thing goes wrong with what we consider to be a ‘small
body part’, it may adversely affect the rest of the body. So it takes proper
functioning of a lot of cells, tissues, organs and systems for your body to
work perfectly; and for you to experience good health. Many things can go wrong
in the body, but they usually don’t. This is another thing to be thankful for.
Our friends
and family should be another source of gratitude to God. Many are alone in the
world without friends and family. They’ll be better off if it weren’t so with
them. Loneliness is often associated with the suicidal tendency. However you
are blessed with great friends and family. If you don’t have a great family, I’m
sure you have great friends! “When you have a good friend that really cares for
you and tries to stick in there with you, you treat them like nothing...... always
remember your friends will be there quicker than your family. Learn to remember
you got great friends; don't forget that and they will always care for you no
matter what. Always remember to smile and look up at what you got in life.”
― Marilyn Monroe
― Marilyn Monroe
For many, life
each day is a battle for survival which is worse than the battle among animals in
the jungle. Many lands are currently ravaged by war, floods, famine, drought
and extreme poverty. Many have no idea of what it feels like to have a bank account;
they have never heard of the internet, much less experienced it. Many were
‘born intelligent’ but will never be able to go to school.
Let us be
thankful to the Almighty, the elders say one who is thankful for a favour done
him yesterday will receive another. This is also a biblical principle; whatever
we thank God for ultimately improves and increases. When Jesus was about to
feed the multitude, He gave thanks and two fish with five loaves of bread went
round thousands of people. I agree that it was a miracle, but that act of
thanksgiving played a major role in its performance. He also gave thanks at the
tomb of Lazarus before the miracle of Lazarus’ resurrection took place.
There is a
great tendency to focus only on the things you are yet to achieve and heights
you are yet to attain. I agree that one should strive for more achievements and
fulfilment, but be thankful for what you have already. It was Epicurus who said
“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what
you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” If
a fellow isn’t thankful for what he’s got, he isn’t likely to be thankful for
what he’s going to get. – Frank A. Clark. No matter how bad you think your situation is, there
are many who will give anything just to be like you. Life isn’t always about instant
gratification. Often we need to grow and mature into what we desire to become,
for he who jumps up comes down, but he who grows remains at the height of his
growth. Hence we should thank God that we are growing and soon we’ll be set for
the place of glory. “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing
that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have
contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your
gratitude.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
God gave you a gift of 86,400
seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank you?” – William A. Ward. Hope for a
better future. Look to the New Year with much faith and optimism, believing
that things will get better. Optimism (faith) costs nothing while pessimism can
cost you a lot and erode your past gains. When things get better for you,
remember all the seemingly disadvantaged people stated in this article and endeavour
to be of help to them in any way you can. Please ponder on the reasons why you
are not their shoes and vice-versa. Some call it fate, others refer to it as
destiny, and many others don’t have a clue as to why it is so. Count your blessings, name them one by one. Have
a great 2013 right ahead, grow bigger, better, stronger and rapidly in it.
Cheers
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