This must be why the story made me think of you Terry; a grateful heart is such an avenue of blessing whereas murmuring and complaining are easier to drift into because of the fall and at times the people around us even in the
marketplace.  I had no idea you were also a lobster man at one time; is this seasonal in Florida? 
 
 
From: Terry Clifton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
That kind of reminds me of when I was lobster fishing for a living.  When I pulled a trap, if there was a keeper or two in it, I would give thanks for the catch.  If there was nothing in it, I gave thanks that the trap was still in good shape.  If a sea turtle had torn some slats out to eat the lobsters, I gave thanks that the trap was repairable.  If the trap was gone, I gave thanks that I would never have to pull it again.  It was much easier to give thanks when the trap was productive.
Terry
 
 
Judy Taylor wrote:
"John Gray, a circuit-riding preacher, never failed to thank God for something, no matter how bad the times or how severe the trial....  One day when Gray had had to battle through wind and sleet to his preaching appointment at a distant village chapel, the small congregation waiting for him wondered what he could be thankful for in such weather....  When it came time for prayer, John prayed, "This is a wretched day, dear Lord, no doubt about it; but we thank Thee, Lord, that every day isn't as bad as this one!"

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