Why Did Matthew McConaughey Bring Up God?

Many people who believe in God will say they can look back at the events of life and see what they

recognize to be the hand of God guiding certain events and experiences.  God’s involvement appears to be unmistakable.  If we are ready and willing to “see,” He is there to be found.  I thought about this last night when I heard Matthew McConaughey making his acceptance speech for the Best Actor Oscar.

This is the first portion of his speech:  “First off, I want to thank God, because that’s who I look up to. He has graced my life with opportunities that I know are not of my hand or of any other human hand.”

At the very least, that was an interesting thing to say in a room filled with Hollywood power players.  His gratitude to God was not greeted with thunderous applause.  (I’m guessing you’re not too surprised?)

Like many people I know McConaughey, obviously, sees God’s activity in his life.  He had the rare opportunity, however, to testify to that reality while 43 million people happened to be watching.

Thanking God For Each Person In My Life

Sometimes I stand back and look at the people that God has brought into my life and think, “Boy, what an unusual, interesting, diverse, fun, zany band of characters!”  Then I smile and joyfully thank God for each one!

Gratitude To The One From Whom All Blessings Flow

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights…” James 1:17.  Are you able to look around and see many ways in which your life is blessed?  I sure can.  In fact, I just watched about 10 minutes of television news coverage and I was reminded a half dozen times how truly fortunate I am.  I thank God.  I hope you have a wonderful, joyful, Happy Thanksgiving, giving genuine gratitude to the One from who all blessings flow!