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A man was being chased by a ferocious tiger. He ran until he came to a sheer cliff where he grabbed a rope hanging over the edge and climbed down out of the tiger's reach. Looking up he saw the tiger leering at him, waiting to devour him. Below was a deadly 500 foot drop to jagged rocks. Looking up again he noticed two mice beginning to chew the rope. What should he do?
Just then he saw a bright red strawberry growing out of the side of the cliff. He stretched out his hand, plucked the strawberry and popped it into his mouth. The juices of the strawberry were so sweet that as he ate he couldn't contain himself as he thanked God. "Delicious, that's the best strawberry I ever tasted!"
A proper focus of thanks can make a big difference in you life. Repeatedly in the Scriptures we are exhorted to have a thankful attitude. The best simple summary may be 1 Thess. 5:18, "In everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
Though the appreciative attitude of the man chased by the tiger didn't change his circumstances, it did affect the man in those circumstances. There are many trials in life you have no control over. But your attitude in those trials can make a tremendous difference in dealing with them.
Give Thanks!
All Scripture references are from the New American
Standard Version unless otherwise noted.
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