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THE THINGS WE TAKE FOR GRANTED

I'm compiling a list of things we take for granted beginning with my personal list. I have realized that there are certain things we take for granted. This list has helped me to be more thankful about the little things and the seemingly 'insignificant' things. It has also helped me count my blessings and realize that I am truly blessed. It has also helped me realize that every good gift comes from the Father (Jas. 1: 17); and that I should be grateful for every gift received. You'd be surprised the things that end up on the list! It was (still is) a very enlightening experience.

Sunshine: Stuck in -3°C weather, with the prospects of it getting worse; sunset at 16:00; cloudy gray days.... I've begun to appreciate what little bit of sunshine I get. Some days I long for the 45°C of Gusau ... but alas! For the little bit of sunshine I get everyday, Lord I'm grateful.

Bio-foods: What? now i have to pay extra to eat 'bio-foods'? where I come from... everything's bio! we don't grow GMOs! For all the imperfect sizes of tomatoes and all the different shapes of carrots and different tastes of orange.... I'm grateful!

Family: I'm all alone! really am I? I always have family, to hold my hand and tell me everything's ok. They may drive me crazy, but I equally drive them crazy! I love my family and i'm grateful for them.

For friends, smiling faces, nosy neighbors, Eba (my favourite food), Suya, Kilishi, Ekpang nkukwo, Ekpai, (and all other food I love and miss)!

For happy memories, crazy memories, fun moments, sad moments and the joy of sharing these moments with people (family, friends or strangers).

For health, life, love and provision

For salvation...

For all these and many more. Lord i'm grateful. Help me to continually be grateful. Amen.

'Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits' Psalm 103


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