GRATEFUL HEART
Not too long ago, multiple tragedies rocked my world.
My apartment in school was burgled.
The burglars made away with valuable items. Gadgets, clothings, and some cash.
That same day my house was broken into, I lost a substantial amount of cash from my monthly allowance.
The week before that, I forgot my laptop in a public transport.
At that point in my life, No reasonable explanation could help, and it was as if God was no where to be found.
I still remember,
That unfaithful day, I came back from school and found out that my apartment has been burgled.
I was too weak to even speak.
Was tired and hungry, but too angry to eat food.
The last thing I remember saying before falling into a deep sleep was, "God why me?"
I Woke the next morning, so exasperated that I neglected to pray.
I sluggishly left the house.
But little did I know that God was about to teach me the biggest lesson of my life.
on my way to school, I saw a crippled young man in a wheelchair.
He was trying so hard to drive himself to school under the hot morning sun and to be frank, he made little progress on that task.
He was sweaty, worn-out and so tired but yet he was happy, he was all smiles and showed no sign of frustration.
On seeing this, I was overcame with emotions that was way beyond me and suddenly I became teary-eyed .
, But God wasn't done with me yet.
He laid a burden in my heart and moved me to go and push the crippled guy all the way to school until we reached his destination.
When we got to his department he was thanking me, but instead I thanked him more..
He opened my eyes and made me realize how selfish and ungrateful I have been.
Here was I, complaining about material things when someone needed just legs to walk to school.
I left so ecstatic, and I never complained ever again.
It was a lesson well learned.
And thankGod today I have almost everything I lost!
What has stolen your Joy?
Do you know that somebody somewhere is very happy with way less than what you have?
Happiness comes from within!
It is not dependent or tied to vain materials things.
If you can keep a grateful heart at all times, no matter the weather,
You will move God's hands to bless you even more..
And your life will be a lot happier.
Never underestimate the power of a "Grateful Heart"
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