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One of the greatest sins I think we engage with often is that of ungratefulness.  Ungratefulness screamed at me loud and clear today as a friend shared how he gave a huge ( To me anyway) gift to one of his relatives. The guy said nothing, not even thanks. BTW he gave him  brand new mtn bike. Is that not a pure treasure   As I was about to pronounce judgment the Holy Spirit reminded me, well really spoke loud and clear, THAT”S YOU TOO ! I hate when He does that.  But of course He is right.

So many times I tend to compare what I do not have in life with those who do have.  Sick isn’t it?  Anyway when I was out riding today at a beautiful park 1/2 miles from my house,  God was just blasting me with what I do have to be thankful for. Just a few:

This is the greatest family !  What a blessing.

This is where I had my evening quiet and prayer time the other night. Right on the York river in historical Yorktown. WOW, not many guys can enjoy this !

This is where I rode my bike. There are few places better for a quiet peaceful ride.

I have great friends to hang with and do fun things.

I have a great group of people to work with in Genesis ( Our Contemporary service in the gym.

I have a great group of mission advocates at our church.

I have all my physical needs met.

So far my family and I are healthy.

And on and on.

Next time we begin to compare ourselves with others who have more money, who have more favoritism with the boss, or have something we don’t, we need to remember that we are BLESSED.  I guess as the Holy SPirit gentley reminds me: “Quit whining and follow Jesus ! He is what matters ! “

Ungratefulness is plain evil.