Pastor ’ s Corner
A few years ago I wrote and used the phrasing “ Gobble , Gobble , Gobble , I ’ m glad I ’ m not a turkey ”. In my article I talked about looking for things to be be thankful for . I still believe that no matter what our situation may be or what we are facing there is always something we could be thankful for . I recently set at the bedside of a friend , brother , and fellow bikers , as he was losing his battle with cancer . You would think that this brother would have been bitter from the battle and constant pain . Here I was going to see him to do my best to lift him up and let him know how much I loved him . But after each visit I left feeling encouraged because of his words and attitude . Each time we talked about all the good times and funny memories we remembered . We told each other stories from the road and laughed at some of the stupid situations we got ourselves into . When I would get ready to leave , I would always ask my brother , “ what can I pray with you about today ?” Each time he would say the same thing , “ Pastor T , I just want to thank God for for this day , and for bringing my family back together . I want to thank God for the great doctors and nurses he has sent to me , I want to thank God for giving me so many good memories , and brothers who love me ”. Wow ! Now that ’ s real thankfulness ! I pray that you and your family will have a blessed Thanksgiving . And remember be thankful . See you in the wind Pastor T
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