Okay, so how many of us have ever had the 'I wish' blues?  You probably know what this is without a detailed explanation.  Have you ever found yourself saying sentences that start with 'I wish I had...'.  But, why do we always look at the things that we don't have and feel that we wouldn't be complete without them?

   Take a moment to consider this fact.  If we where to take but a mere thirty minutes and write down all of the things that we do have tangible and non-tangible, how long would the list be?  Please try this enriching experiment.

   Think about all that you have on your list.  Would you use the word 'blessed' to define yourself?  After you are finished with this experiment, go out and take a look at those around you.  You will always find someone who is a little worse than you.

  So, maybe it is time for a new direction.  Instead of wishing for what you don't have, give praise for everything that you do have.  Consider how wonderful the Lord's love, grace, and mercy are!  If you don't know Him as your Savior, come to know Him today!

  You are welcomed on an awesome journey!  Count your blessings and be grateful for even the smallest of things.  It is then that a truly grateful heart leads to more blessings and greater dreams come true!

Prayer:  Lord bless my dear friends.  Help them to see how truly blessed they are.  If they don't truly know you as their Savior, please reveal yourself mightily to them today!
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