This is a word I have never truly stopped to sit and let sink in.  The truth is my pride has always ruled my world and that has been a tough one.  It is amazing how far from right I usually am about the choices I make.  There is this inside voice that tells me I am in control and if I want to get more or be successful I need to do whatever it takes to make what I “WANT” to happen, happen.  Then I am sitting at church this weekend and come to realize that Gratitude is allowing myself to be thankful for what I have and not trying to get what I want!  This seems very simple but I can tell you it is far from easy.  The ability to turn what I already have into enough is a concept that seems so far fetched because I have always been so persistent in getting what I want.  The biggest difference for me now is learning to sit through the feelings and thoughts I cannot stand and actually realizing I have no control.  The only true way to understand God’s blessings is not to count them but to enjoy them moment by moment.  I want Gratitude to take over my Pride and pray and pray for God to give peace when all the craziness in my head and heart start running! Amen!

One Love, One King, All Christ!