Monday's thoughts

"It's Time to Think Thank"

There is much in life we find disappointing. Dreams do not always come true. Friends will let us know. Family members can be a problem and there are dysfunctional aspects of our relationships on many levels. Holiday seasons play an important part in both the joy of life as well as the heartache.

What do we do with life when it lets us down?

How do we face life's disappointments?

It's about time we realize that the only way to overcome the curse we get in life is to count our blessings. The best way to handle disappointment with what has happened is to look at the best part of it and be glad in it.

The past several weeks we have been thinking of the people at the church who have worked hard to make the church the great church it is. Our congregation is full of people who generously give of their time and talent, not to mention their prayers and their service. Just thinking about the people who have given so much to the church at this time when we are in the middle of our stewardship campaign has made us realize how invested our members are in the ministry at First Church.

On an individual level when we get down on life and ourselves that is the time to "think thank" to look up at the good that has come to us and be grateful for it.

For what are you most thankful? When you "think thank" what comes to your mind? Is it your friends and loved ones who help make life worthwhile? Is it work to do that his meaningful or challenges beyond your grasp but they force you to stretch? Is it the potential of tomorrow and what it could bring to enliven today?

What are the blessings you count when you get around to adding them up?

If you have some thoughts on this important subject write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net.

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I look forward to hearing from you.


Charles Schuster