GOD'S GIFT

"... all good giving and every perfect gift is from above ..." - James 1:17

When I was whining and moaning about this ache and that pain, I was reminded that these afflictions were given to me by God.  This was a gift to me from Him.  He chose me to have this ailment.  I could argue "why me?", but, "why not me?".  Is my neighbor less worthy than me and should have received this "gift" instead of me?  Who am I to place myself above my neighbor?

O good and ever-loving God, thank you for this gift of life.  Teach me to gratefully accept all things as a gift from You, and to lean on You for your help and comfort when I am tempted to reject Your gift.  Amen.

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