One of my readers, Carlos, asked I would I share his testimony on Mark Writes. I said, “Gladly!” So here is “Carlos’ Testimony.”
“Admittedly, I had been guilty of taking things for granted. My thought processes included the belief that what I have been blessed with at any moment in life are things I should have normally, especially since I am a good person. I did not think of the plight of the homeless, the struggles of the sick, the upended lives of the unemployed, the hurt of those hampered with grief on top of grief, nor did I think of those challenged by learning disabilities that made learning, the acquiring of knowledge very difficult, and at times not possible. I confess! At first, I did not look at these type of persons as I thought about my circumstances and the things I have; things I was taking for granted. When I did, it changed my thinking!
When I did considered all the things I have, material or immaterial, external or internal, I had to fall on my knees and ask the Lord to forgive me for not being thankful for my blessings. When I rose from my knees, I had a new way of thinking, a new thought process, and a new found appreciation for the gracious blessings that God has bestowed on me. My wife, who goes to church more regular than me, always told me that I should be more thankful, more grateful, much more appreciative for all the Lord has done for me. Well, she can tell her own story. This is my testimony!
My eyes are open! My view of every new day is seen in a new perspective. My heart shouts out, ‘Praise the Lord! Thank you for all the blessings you have given me; far too many for me to count.’ I need to mention that I have become more regular in terms of being part of the church and in church on the day of worship. There you have it, my testimony.
Thanks to the author for letting me share my story! As He tells us every day, ‘Be blessed!’”
“Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!”
Your brother in Christ
Carlos