Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there and what is the significance of the picture?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words and begin to think that they are so wonderful, or begin to feel proud of myself; I look at the turtle on top of the fence post and I am reminded that he did not get there on his own. He had help."
That my friend, is the basis of true thanksgiving and the basis of an attitude of gratitude. It is to always remember that you have what you have and you have gotten to where you are thus far...with the help of others. Perhaps family; dad, mom, grandparents, siblings or others. Perhaps friends; co-workers, mentors, or close childhood friends. Perhaps instructors; teachers, professors or coaches.
However the most valuable and consistent help any of us have ever had, has come from the Lord our God. The Psalmist said, "My help comes from the Lord...He will neither slumber nor sleep." Meaning that we can count on God's help any time day or night!
God has provided you with the kind of help that no one else could; the help you need for your inner man; for your soul. Again the Psalmist says, "God is a very present help in the time of need." You can be thankful not just during this season of the year, but each and every day because God is every-present! And He is present to help you!
God is the provider of every good and prefect gift and He has given us all things richly to enjoy. So enjoy the life; the family; the friends; and the great future that God has prepared for you. Remember God is already present in that future and He is prepared to help you fulfill His calling and your destiny!
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