I'm thankful for redemption. I'm thankful that I have been bought back from the devil and the hold he had on my life. As it is with most people I was very selfish and hurt many people because of that outlook on life. That led me to a dependancy on drugs and other hurtful vices and I helped other people in my life to 'enjoy' the effects of them. What you don't think of when you're involved in that lifestyle is the damage you're doing to others when you introduce them to sin and I did a lot of damage back then.
When God redeemed me He broke the chains that held me and set me free from myself and my selfishness. I changed my focus from me and refocused on the needs of others. That led me to a good relationship with my wife and helped me raise my children. It empowered me to work hard to supply for my family, working 2 or 3 jobs most of the time we have been married, and not thinking of it as a sacrifice.
An outward focus helped me work in church for very little pay over the years and not thinking I was being short-changed. I looked at it as a privilege and not as a chore. Work became a joy and not a burden.
I have been able to forgive those who have hurt me rather than seek vengeance or retribution. I have learned to love and have been given the great gift of patience.
I am thankful that God bought my life back from the one who can only kill, steal and destroy. I am thankful he is my Dad.
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