In America, we have been truly blessed by God. We live in one of the wealthiest nations of the world. Housing, food, and clothing are enjoyed by most Americans. Our area has the finest education and health care. We are free to travel about and free to worship our Creator.

However, sometimes our blessings can become our greatest curses. In America, we see these blessings as rights, instead of privileges from a loving Father. At times, we tend to get annoyed or even angry when things are "taken away" from us.

My Jamaican friends have a different outlook on life and on being thankful. For 6 - 9 months a year, they are away from their families. Yet, they still have a heart of worship and thanksgiving. While we thank God for providing us with financial blessings, cars, and the like, this is what we hear on Monday mornings,,,,,,sometimes as hurricanes are approaching their homeland or as a loved one has gone on to be with the Lord

I thank God that He woke me up this morning.
I thank God for giving me life and breath.
I thank God for waking me up in my right mind.
I thank God that I can speak to give my God praise.
I thank God for giving me eyes to see.
I thank God for giving me ears that hear.
I thank God for giving me legs that can walk.
I thank God for saving me.

May we be thankful this holiday season for the privileges He has freely bestowed upon us.