Psalm 9:1
I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
The time is drawing nearer to Christmas day, so I love watching all the old classic Christmas movies. By far my favorite is It's a Wonderful Life. In fact, I think it is a good movie to watch at any time of year. This is especially true if one is struggling with being grateful. Although that is not a problem for me at this very moment, it could become so if I focus on not having a job and things like that. Therefore, instead of worrying or whining, I will focus on being grateful. Thus, the topic of today's boast:
I remember a time back in 1996 when I had major surgery to repair a herniated disc in the cervical region of my spine. It had worn away the myelin sheath around my spinal cord and had resulted in significant nerve damage. After the surgery was completed and I was placed in the recovery room, I stopped breathing. The doctors managed to resuscitate me, but I ended up intubated for about a week or so. When I finally got released from the hospital a few weeks later, I was filled with awe and wonder as the beauty of Christmas lights shone all around me. Likewise, even though it was winter, the bare trees and cloudy sky were breathtaking! Better yet, the sight of my children's faces as I walked through the front door for the first time in what seemed like forever. I inhaled God's goodness as I looked at their faces. I was so grateful for them and for life, and I still am to this day. God is awesome!
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