The definition for granted according to Merriam Webster is grant, concede, vouchsafe, accord, award means to give as a favor or a right. Grant implies giving to a claimant or petitioner something that could be withheld (granted them a new hearing). Concede implies yielding something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim (even her critics concede she can be charming). Vouchsafe implies granting something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension (vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples). Accord implies giving to another what is due or proper (accorded all the honors befitting a head of state). Award implies giving what is deserved or merited usually after a careful weighing of pertinent factors (awarded the company a huge defense contract).
The bottom line is do we take people for granted or are we grateful? We take our car for granted rather than being grateful we have a car, until it breaks down. We take our spouses for granted, that the food will be on the table, the laundry will just grow out of our drawers. That they will always answer the phone. We even take our bodies for granted until they get sick.
Colossians 3:17 (NIV) "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Today be grateful for those in your life and for the things God has done for us. Repost, comment, and share with others you are grateful for.
Colossians 3:17 (NIV) "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Today be grateful for those in your life and for the things God has done for us. Repost, comment, and share with others you are grateful for.
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