Living on the Road II
24. Nov, 2010 
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Part II – Interview with Steve, a homeless man
Steve’s story prompted several reminders:
- I can wish for things to be different but I have to make the effort if my life is going to be what I hope it will be.
- I can live in the excuses or I can give my energy toward overcoming the challenges that inhibit me.
- I can’t choose every life situation I face but I can choose to respond with a good attitude.
- My decisions lead to consequences which are influenced by how well I control my passions.
- I can live my life being skeptical of others or I can look for the best in others and appreciate the little blessings that come.
There is a lot to be thankful for:
Listening to Steve share his hopes, struggles, and how he has been blessed, led me to consider how I have been blessed. There is so much for which to be thankful.
I am thankful for:
- A mom who spent many late nights on her knees praying for God to have mercy on me. I would not be where I am today without God’s mercy. – Thank you Mom
- A wife and children who bring joy to my heart as they give their lives to serving God and helping others. – Thank you Karen, Maddie and Mason
- A place to work where I have the opportunity to help people find God and then grow in their understanding of Jesus Christ. – Thank you Oak Hills Church
- A place to call home where there is food to eat, a warm bed, and a hot shower. – Thank you God
All of the things listed above are easy to take for granted instead of recognizing them for what they are – gifts from God. Thank you God.
Watch part I of Steve’s story
Watch part III of Steve’s story
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Thank you God….. and thank you Gerry for reminding us that we sometimes take the simplest things for granted.
Thanks for sharing Tim. It’s good to be thanking Him together.