Dear Friends,
It was painful watching the news and reading the news accounts about the tsunami and earthquakes that have ravaged Indonesia, the Philippines and the Samoa Islands. So many people killed and so many others without even the bare necessities of life: water, food, clothing, housing … As I sat reading these sad stories, I looked around at what I have. I have a good shelter, plenty of food, dry clothes and a safe environment. Why am I blessed while my sisters and brothers are suffering such a terrible hardship?
It is a great mystery. God has poured out his blessings upon each of us. We do not deserve these great gifts, but our loving God lavishes them upon us without our asking.
My conclusion is just to say: “Thank you, Jesus.” I can never, never count all of God’s wondrous blessings, but I must make it a daily habit to thank the Good Lord because everything comes from Him.
Thank you, Jesus!
Fr. John Maxwell
