A column in our local newspaper was entitled “I woke up not
dead again in [name of town].” Intrigued by that title, I read what else the
columnist had to say.
He said he had awakened at 6 a.m. (without his alarm having sounded) and checked his big toe to see if it had a tag attached to it. It didn’t.
Having concluded he wasn't dead, he proceeded to enjoy a day filled with blessings, such as: a delicious cup of coffee, a favorite breakfast, a free concert by backyard birds, a morning walk, a beautiful sunrise, a humorous e-mail from a dear friend, e-mails from his children, an inspirational sermon at church, a delicious brunch at a local restaurant, and a round of golf in the afternoon.
He said he had awakened at 6 a.m. (without his alarm having sounded) and checked his big toe to see if it had a tag attached to it. It didn’t.
Having concluded he wasn't dead, he proceeded to enjoy a day filled with blessings, such as: a delicious cup of coffee, a favorite breakfast, a free concert by backyard birds, a morning walk, a beautiful sunrise, a humorous e-mail from a dear friend, e-mails from his children, an inspirational sermon at church, a delicious brunch at a local restaurant, and a round of golf in the afternoon.
“Even though I know that none of us will get out of here alive,” he said, “…I rejoice whenever I wake up not dead.”
Dear Reader, let's join him in being grateful for every
morning we wake up not dead again. Let's also join him in thanking our Father for all the other blessings He lavishes upon us.
Morning by morning,
God wakes me up
and
opens my understanding to His will
Isaiah 50:4
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