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Some of the most important things in life have nothing to do with what we have but more with what or who has us.  Take some time to make a list.  Make two lists.


List the things that you cannot live without.  List the people you cannot live without.  Those will be the ones that get you through the dark and hard times.


Here are just a few of the things on my two lists…


Acts 15:11  NLT  

We believe that we are all saved the same way, by the undeserved grace of the Lord Jesus


Lets begin with faith.  Only by the goodness and grace of God are we held, changed and kept forever.  God and faith are top on both of my lists.


Proverbs 18:22  NLT  

The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord.


This one is said and should be shouted at the top of my lungs.  Julie is a blessing to me.  Family is a treasure we cannot take for granted, and those closest to you have extreme value.


Psalm 127:3  NLT  

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.


Oh the kids and grandkids… those are extremely special and near the top of the list.  I am grateful for these gifts from God.


Proverbs 27:17  NLT  

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.


That is the friend or friends who make life better and me stronger.  I need these friends each and every day of my life.  I am grateful and desire to be that for many others. 


What is on your list?  Who is on your list?  Those are the ones that will make your life much more valuable.  Let them know their value in your life.

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