UNDESERVED BLESSINGS.

Tennis superstar Arthur Ashe died of AIDS, which he contracted after a blood transfusion during a heart surgery he had. More than a great athlete Ashe was a gentleman who inspired and encouraged many with his exemplary behaviour on and off the court.Ashe could have become embittered and self-pitying in the face of his disease, but he maintained a grateful attitude. He explained, “If I asked, Why me?. About my troubles I would have asked, Why me about my blessings. Why my winning Wimbledon?.Why my marrying a beautiful, gifted woman and having a wonderful child?”Ashes’ attitude rebukes those of us who often grumble,” Why me? Why is God allowing this to happen ?” Even if we are suffering acutely, we must not forget the mercies God pours into our lives-such things as food, shelter, and friends , blessings that many are deprived of.And what about spiritual Blessings? We can hold the very Word of God in our hands and read it. We have the knowledge of his saving grace, the comfort of his spirit and the joyful assurance of life everlasting with Jesus.

SHARING EACH OTHERS, TROUBLES

Johnny Cash recorded more than 1500 songs, had 14 number one hits, was awarded 11 Grammies and sold 50 million Albums. Much of the credit goes to his wife June, a committed Christian. At her Funeral Johnny’s daughter said: In her eyes there were only two kinds of people: those she knew and loved, and those she didn’t know and loved.She looked for the best in everyone; it was a way of life for her. If you pointed out that a particular person was perhaps not deserving of her love, she would say, ”Well honey just have to lift him up”. She was forever lifting people up. It took me a long time to understand that what she did when she lift you up ,was to mirror the very best parts of you back to yourself. She was like a spiritual detective; she saw into all your dark corners and deep recesses, saw your potential and the gifts you didn’t even know you possessed, and she lifted them up for you to see. She did it for all to see, daily continuously. But her great mission and passion was lifting up my Dad. If being a wife were a corporation June would have been a the CEO, It was her treasured role.She’d begin everyday by saying ,”What can I do for you John?” Her love filled up every room he was in and lightened every path he walked .Her devotion created a sacred exhilarating place for them to live out their married life .My daddy has lost his dearest companion, his musical counterpart, his soul-mate and best friend .That is the power of a great relationship.