Monday, February 6, 2012

Life As I know It, a Lesson in Gratitude

Life as I know it is really good. I have absolutely nothing that I can complain about. Life is treating me really well.

In the past, I would be waiting for the other shoe to drop. not today. I am riding this pink cloud until it disappears!  I know that life will not always go my way, but it is today- so I am taking full advantage of this situation. There are many things that I want that I do not have, but I have everything that I need. I cannot thank myself for this, as everything I have has been given to me by God and the people that he has placed in my life today. I am very grateful for all the blessings in my life.

As for what is right in my life, I cannot thank God enough. I have a place to live, food to eat, friends I trust, a loving and supporting family, money in the bank, and people who love and accept me for who I am. I really don't have anything to complain about, since all my needs are being taken care of by my higher power, who I choose to call God.

I am currently seeking employment, which is a challenge all in itself, as I am now a convicted felon with a bad credit score. Employers are not too thrilled to check out my background. But I have faith that as long as I stay in God's will, I will be placed in a position that He chooses, as long as I continue to do the footwork. I have a really good life today. Just for today, I am okay.

As for my legal problems, I seem to be keeping my ass out of jail. I have a court date on the 27th of this month and I have no fear of going back to jail. I believe that God will put me where he wants me- if that be in the hand of the Volusia County Department of Corrections, then all will be well with that. I have faith that no matter what happens, I will remain in God's will and that can't be a bad thing, right?

Thy will, not mine, be done!
"The Life of Love"

"May I so live the life of love
this day that all those with whom I have
anything to do may be as sure of love
in the world as they are of the sunlight."
Author Unknown
 
 
 

2 comments:

Ryshel said...

That's great Jamie. You should come to our Church this Sunday (it's in Edgewater).

Avenue Eighty-One said...

Thank you, Ryshel! I am in Daytona, so I attend the Community United Methodist Church every other Sunday.