"The things you take for granted, someone else is praying for."
When we feel down in the dumps; when all the negative forces of the universe seem to be hovering over us; when we think that all is lost; when we think we are all alone, we need to remember this quote and start thinking, writing, even saying out loud all the things that we take for granted, yet others are praying for.
If we have...
a home
clothes
a vehicle
access to clean water
food
a family
friends
access to education
access to health care
eyesight
hearing
voice
...
If we can...
breathe on our own
walk on our own
do things for ourselves
do things for others
read
eat
enjoy a sunset or sunrise
feel the breeze or rain
watch a movie
...
then we have and can do things others are praying for. Even if we don't meet all the items on the list, we still have things that others are praying for.
When we keep things in perspective, then we might realize that our life is not that dark after all.
I have to keep reminding myself of the daily blessings I receive. It is very easy for me to complain about a situation and think that all is lost. However, after reading this quote, I realize that my trials are very small compared to some of the problems others are facing.
I want to resolve to never take things for granted again but to be grateful for all I am given. Every breath I take is a gift and everything I have is a gift. All could be taken away in the next second.
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