Thanksgiving Thursday

I've always liked Psychology. After deciding a counseling career was not the path for me, I chose a minor in Psych simply because I enjoyed the course of study. One of the first things I remember learning about human behavior was Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Much like the food pyramid- that which you need most is at the bottom.You know what's at the bottom of Maslow's pyramid? Physicological needs-- food, clothing, sleep, etc. You see, someone who struggles with those needs most basic to our humanity simply could not or would not concern themselves with self-actualization, which tops off the pyramid. We must start with a good foundation on which to build. The most important and strongest foundation, of course is Jesus Christ, our rock, our saviour. And he teaches us to share our blessings.
Today I'm thankful for my home- a shelter from the cold- food on the table and clothes for my family. I'm thankful God has provided for us. Plus I have a beautiful family to share my life with: my husband, children, parents, siblings, neices and nephews all who God gave me through birth and marriage. What's more than that, is I'm so incredibly blessed that I can move right on up that pyramid to seek shelter, love, self-esteem because my most basic, physiological needs are met and cared for.  If you have food in your fridge, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep you are richer than 75% of the world. If you have money in the bank, your wallet and some spare change you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy. I am the 8%. We in America are so fortuante I think we sometimes forget. I know I do. So busy with my day to day I don't focus on how ridiculously blessed I am. It breaks my heart to know there are people right now who don't know when they'll eat next, without a bed to sleep in or a roof over their head and I'm blogging.
Yet the problem is so big that I feel lost in it, helpless to do anything. But inaction is not the answer. God calls me to share my blessings- my wealth. Sure, I'm middle class by America's standards, but I'm rich, so stinkin' rich. Please pray I stop allowing the vastness of the problem to aid my inactivity. That I will step out, share what blessings I have received and be a bold witness on His behalf.
I pray you're thankful today as well and share your blessings with others. Happy Thanksgiving!!