If you own just one Bible… you are abundantly blessed. 1/3 of the world does not have access to even one.
If you woke up this morning with more health than illness… you are more blessed than the 1,000,000 who will not survive the week.
If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation… you are blessed ahead of 500 million people around the world.
If you attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death… you are more blessed than 3 billion people in the world.
If you have food in your refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep… how blessed you are! You are richer then 75% of this world.
If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish somewhere… you are among the top 8% of the world’s wealthy.
If your parents are still married and alive, you are very rare, you are blessed.
If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful… you are blessed because the majority can, but most do not.
If you can hold someone’s hand, hug them, or even touch them on the shoulder… you are blessed because you can offer God’s healing touch.
If you prayed yesterday and today, you are in the minority because you believe in God’s willingness to hear and answer prayer.
If you believe in Jesus as the Son of God… you are blessed! Your understanding of love comes from giving; you are part of a growing minority.
If you can read this message… you are mode blessed than over 2 billion people in the world that cannot read anything at all.
If you can pass this along… you will be blessed for sharing God’s love and Jesus gifts with others.
Source: M&E Household Discussion Topic 4/28/03
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