It Could Have Been Me

"Goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life."
Psalm 23:6

While listening to "Thank You Lord" by the late Walter Hawkins, I began to think about the fact that "it could have been me".

I know there are many scriptures in the Bible that will "automatically make us shout," such as, "weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning" or "now unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that we ask or think" or "I can do all things through Christ which stengthens me."

Yet, I couldn't help but be reminded that "it could have been me." I began to think of all the things that I thought were not going right in my life, things that I felt shouldn't be happening to me.

As the song continued to play, I was reminded that "it could have been me, outdoors with no food or no clothes.....left all alone without a friend, or just another number, with a tragic end....

We've sung these words for years and have become numb to the fact that it could have been us the writer was talking about. It's not because we've been so good or because we've been so kind. Because, we know that there are times when we are not good.

However, the song goes on to say, "God didn't see fit to let none of these things be....."

So, today I want to encourage you to praise God, because we are blessed! If you're reading this, chances are you aren't homeless. If you're reading things, chances are you aren't without lights. Some way you are receiving this message, so you are blessed.

As long as you know that it's not you, but it could've been you, you have something to shout about!

DAILY LOVE FROM HIM ABOVE