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Seven Thoughts After A Lost Wallet


--by Deval, posted Nov 23, 2007
I lost my wallet today.  It's just one of things that can drive you upside down,  but instead of being mad, I am gonna count my blessings with you.
 
1. The wallet that I left in my car
I was glad I wasn't sleeping in my car
Thank you God for putting a roof over my head.
 
2. The violation I felt over stolen property
At least my life wasn't stolen from me
Thank you God for life and security
 
3. My credit card that was gone
At least I have enough money to lose
Thank you God for giving me more than enough to survive
 
4. My favorite Macy's card I lost
I enjoyed that card for years
Thank you God for luxuries in life.
Also thank you for a sense of fashion
 
5. My driver's license I lost
I am still able to drive
Thank you God for providing me with a stable transportation
 
6. My Barnes & Noble's gift card that was gone
I am still able to buy and read books
Thank you God for opportunities for education
 
7. The time I spent being upset
I was consoled by friends and family
Thank you God for such caring beautiful people in my life
 
I am thankful for health, wealth, friends, family, life, and everything I have been blessed with.
And hence, I am officially over my stolen wallet!
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Readers Comments

wayfarer wrote: Oh, wow! Looking at it like that, we really don't have anything to complain about, do we? Well done!
patsgirl wrote: How powerful.. to feel good about something negative. I really admire that.
lmil1954 wrote: WOW! That is what Creflo Dollar preached about the other day- nothing to complain about- you really turned every nagative into something to be thankful for. Bless your heart!
katlampi wrote: Thank you for this dose of optimism! It is rare that our prayers are prayers of gratitude rather than prayers of want and need. God Bless!
lOVEBUG wrote: I am a member of the optimist club myself. I wish I could say with honesty, that I never leave, but it does not take me long to stumble back in. I am greatful God lets me stumble in and not out
miamaia wrote: I applaud you for turning a negative into a positive!
Misslucky wrote: Praise the Lord that we can thank Him in all situations...
Rindy wrote: Woh, that was great. we should have people to remind us that good things continue happening even in the depth of depressing things.
Brad wrote: Great! Thank you.
alyssa wrote: That can really affect one's life by reading this. I think it's always a gift to be thankful for we have now, and want we already have. It it not our possesions that define us and knowing what a wonderful outcome of a lost wallet can have should make us all very thankful. Thank you

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