Because I Have Been Given Much

This is the post that I have been thinking about for weeks.

The title comes from one of my favourite hymns. I will post the words of the song at the bottom.

I have so many health issue
BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN GIVEN MUCH...
I live in a time and place of many health advances to help me become healthier.

I had a rough start to life, living in an abusive environment
BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN GIVEN MUCH...
I was taken from that situation and raised by parents who loved me, I was given siblings that I love and who have taught me so much.

I suffer from infertility
BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN GIVEN MUCH...
I have a sweet little boy that starts Kindergarten in two weeks. Robbie is a sweet part of our family who brings much love and joy to our home.

I am on sick leave from work
BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN GIVEN MUCH...
I am still able to support our family with short-term disability insurance. While we don't have as much money as we want, we have enough for our needs.

I thought that I would never find love
BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN GIVEN MUCH...
I have a loving husband who is very support of me and loves me unconditionally (even if we have our moments at time).

I am pretty much an orphan
BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN GIVEN MUCH...
I had parents that loved me, and while my mom might not totally remember me I have had my parents for almost 40 years.

At times I feel old
BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN GIVEN MUCH...
I have lived longer then some of my friends and loved ones.

I have had many jobs
BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN GIVEN MUCH...
I have rarely been unemployed in my adult life allowing me to be self-sufficient, I now have a job I love and I have been put on a hiring list for a job with the government.

I am in constant pain
BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN GIVEN MUCH...
I have medication that helps and doctors who are working to getting me better.

There are many blessings that I have that I need to remember at times, this seems to be a time to remember what I have.

BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN GIVEN MUCH...

Because I have been given much, I too must give.
Because of thy great bounty, Lord each day I live.
I shall divide my gifts from thee with every brother that I see,
who has the need of help from me.

Because I have been sheltered, fed by thy good care…
I cannot see another’s lack and I not share
-my glowing fire, my loaf of bread-my roof’s safe shelter over head,
that he too may be comforted.

Because I have been blessed by thy great love dear Lord,
I’ll share thy love again according to thy word.
I shall give love to those in need. I’ll show that love by word and deed,
thus shall my thanks be thanks indeed.