I read an article recently about the privileged people of America (students in particular studying at Ivy League colleges) and it got me thinking. Looking through all of my mother and father’s memorabilia and family photos, I saw more than a story, I saw a way made for me to be alive today.
My ancestors and my husband’s ancestors ( your ancestors) survived countless illnesses and accidents. They worked hard to prepare a future for their families. Farming, truck driving, wood carving, public speaking, and selling well-water are just some of the livelihoods in our family tree. Yet it was God who kept them all alive and gave them off-spring that survived.
These faded black and white photos I discovered, show hardworking people, immigrants from one country or another. Their faces sometimes look stern. They survived disasters like famine and war and lost so many of their children along the way. Yet they kept on going and here we are. By God’s divine hand, He preserved these people – my family. It’s rather amazing when you stop to think about it.
I am privileged. You are privileged. God made a way for each of us to be alive. Of all the treasures I’ve inherited from those of yesterday (stories, traits, looks etc…), I consider the knowledge of God to be my greatest. He has a plan for you and me – in this place and at this time.
Since He went to such great links to preserve me, I want to daily thank Him- and enjoy this incredible privilege of life.
ForGlorySake! – Anna
