Give thanks for all things and in all things, the Bible reminds us, and not just on “Turkey Day.”
What hinders my giving thanks (in and for)? Adversity. We live in a fallen world where “manure happens.” Sorrows are natural but can be couched in a foundation of gratitude.
I’d prefer not having Parkinson’s. Among many things, it keeps me from participating in the game I love – basketball. “Burwick,” you say, “you’re 70 years old. Grow up. At your age not being able to compete in basketball shouldn’t be a consideration.”
“I know. I know. But I enjoy the game. And it is a lot more enjoyable to work out with a ball in my hands then walking on the treadmill. Besides, there are memories of the success experiences – the latest being on the Alabama Seniors Over 60 3 on 3 State Championship team.” (Ten years ago.)
So what does this have to do with gratitude. I can live in the past memories and be sorrowful for what I can’t do now: or, I can focus on what I can’t do now and be frustrated. The third option is much healthier: “God, thanks for all you have provided for me through basketball.” My focus is gratitude for what I’ve had and not sorrow for what I don’t have because of the Parkinson’s. I’m successf at this mindset or gratitude 95 % of the time. A thankful spirit leads to a joyful outlook on life.
However, stuttering has taken a nose dive and I’m struggling with giving thanks for that. It hit a low the other day when giving a devotional to the NNU basketball team, I was blocking so severely that I had the coach read the material to the players. A grateful response? NYET. NO. Frustration and a smidgen of self pity. Ugly! I’m asking God for the grace to go deeper in my intimacy with Him so that I can more positively accept, “All things work for good…”
Dear reader, you may speak fluently, but what is your “stutter?” Is it met with a growing attitude of gratitude? Great! A joyful outlook on life is the result. And that is available to us as we walk more and more intimately with the sovereign, powerful Creator of the earth - and of you and of me. “
Anyone for a freethrow shooting contest?”
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