“Life is a banquet - and most poor suckers are starving.”

Ron w13, why the thumbs down ? Through out my life I've been financially destitute and otherwise, health up and down, had so many of my loved ones go to the other side, and I have always had the Lord with me. Much of my life has been made up of extremes - inclusive of unexplainable miracles and through it all; life is great and it just gets better- life is a banquet ! How many out there really know the Lord, are grateful every moment and just love being here ? ? ?

I would never call my children " suckers " ! Taken from a stance of elevation rather than equal. Lacking humility at all cost, rather than bolstering confidence. shall we go father ? Blessings are not to be worn as a bag of pride, but rather a sign of approval. From God . : )

I agree with you Mike, life is a banquet, thumbs up ! But to call the rest suckers, never helps them get up. That's why the thumbs down. We do share many similarities. Life is great and just gets better. All things work together for good to them that love God, those who are, the called, according to God's purpose. It is great to know why it works that way. Joy in the heart ! The Lord is always close by. : )