Grayson (2 month old Grand son) has been in the hospital since Saturday evening.  He has pneumonia and double ear infection.  I've been going to the hospital every day to visit with him and pray for him.  On Monday morning I went after dropping Jacob off at school.  I was by myself as I walked down the hallway filled with very sick children.  After I spent a couple hours with Michelle and Grayson I headed to the church to get started on this Sunday.  While driving a thought came to my mind, we take so much for granted.
Think with me the things we take for granted everyday:
* sleep through the night and get up the next day - life itself
* our health.  we never think about health until it is gone.  we seldom try and help our health with exercise and proper eating habits.
* our family.   they'll always be here.
* heat & air conditioning.
* freedom (better start praying about this one)
* safety as we travel.  it only takes a minor mishap and life could be over or greatly altered by an accident.
* sun will come up
* electricity
* our jobs
* spouse being faithful
* children loving us
* food in the pantry
* surplus of gas for our two or three vehicles
The list could go on but you should understand my point.  We are so blessed and we take so much for granted.
Will we ever be thankful for what we have and quit wanting more?  God tells us to be thankful for what were blessed with:

Colossians 3:17 
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

2 Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

Hebrews 13:5 
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,  Never will I leave you;
never will I forsake you."

Colossians 4:2
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

Always amazes me that when I prepare to teach God's word it speaks to me more so than others.

Some random thoughts:
* Grayson is coming home this afternoon.  A-men!  He went all night without oxygen.  Can't wait to have him and Mom home again.
* Egg drop is coming together great.  Burl has done a wonderful job putting everything together.
* Have over 200 volunteers.  It is going to be awesome.
* Sunday morning is done.  Want to begin preparing for next Sunday, EASTER.
* Who are the two or three people you plan to bring with you.
* We will begin our Messy series.  Could be our best yet.
* Excited about our worship/Lords Supper tonight.  A lot of people are fasting today.  Asking God to be all over our Egg drop and three 
   Easter weekend services.  Asking for 150 salvations.  Begging God to do something GOD SIZED!
* Africa trip is a go.  I'll be teaching men and pastors in two different villages.  Can't wait.
* Spoke at Home of the Heart this morning.  Love teaching God's Word to these guys.  Hungry for the truth.
* Didn't think I'd get sick of seeing rain in South Carolina, but I am.
* Heard Tim practicing Highway to Hell yesterday.  It is going to be awesome.  This Sunday will really upset some people.
* I like tension in a service.  Means people are uncomfortable which could result in change.
* Today was opening day of turkey season and I didn't get the opportunity to go.  Saved a turkey"s life until later. 
* God has shown me how to reach our community.  Come hear Sunday morning.