Scripture: James 1:17
Every good gift, every perfect gift, comes from above. These gifts come down from the Father, the creator of the heavenly lights, in whose character there is no change at all.
Thought for the Day: It was on this day in 1982 that Michael Jackson released his second solo album called Thriller. I believe it is still the best selling album in history. At the time, I was a sophomore in high school, and we all loved the songs: Billie Jean, P.Y.T., Human Nature, and of course, Thriller. It may not have been your music, but he was an incredible performer and his music was amazing for my generation. At the same time, Michael Jackson was such a broken human being. I want to be cautious in my judgement of him as it is not my place, yet he clearly dealt with serious health and mental health struggles. Amazing gifts within a very flawed human being. I won’t seek to diagnosis it or even explain the causes, but he is an example of awe inspiring gifts becoming lost. Maybe our stories are not as extreme or tragic, but how often have our gifts become lost amidst poor choices or cultural pressures?
Prayer: Father and Giver of all good gifts, continue to guide me into a place where my gifts can be utilized for the good of others. Amen.
