Yesterday was an amazing Sunday for me. We attended our regular church meetings and all was quite normal, that way.
Becky fixed a delicious meal for our family. My mother and father in law and Becky's grandpa joined us for dinner in celebration of my 4oth birthday, a few days ago. We had a great time, with the kids taking turns performing various songs, musical numbers, hip-hop dance arrangements and an all around great time enjoying one another.
At the end of the evening, as we were wrapping up the night, I asked grandpa if he would offer a prayer, to end the night. During his prayer, he thanked Heavenly Father for the many blessings He pours upon us in our life. I was personally impressed when he asked that the windows of heaven would be opened and blessings would be showered upon the head of each member of our family. I was touched by his prayer of sincerity.
Let me share one more reason why I am thankful for all of the blessings I receive.
I got to work, this morning, and was approached by a man I have worked with for many years. He began to tell me about his teenage son whose good friend decided to take his own life, yesterday. That news made me feel bad for the people that loved and cared about this sixteen year-old young man.
It made me think about the responsibility that I have to be a good listener to those who lack hope in their lives. Although I have no idea what was troubling this young teen, I assume that his heart was indeed troubled.
I feel an immense amount of gratitude for my Father who blesses my life, each day.
It is Him who I thank.
It's been a great day. This week is going to be one of growth. I can't wait to see what is in store.
