Althea Vignaud, 104, delivered a powerful speech about faith and gratitude on a recent broadcast of The Jennifer Hudson Show.
Every breath we take is a blessing from God. Since many people didn’t get it to this point in their lives, we should constantly be thankful for every time we have. We don’t know what will happen next, but we should always be grateful for the days He has given us and live in hope for eternal life with God.
Having lived for over a century, Althea is aware that life is a priceless gift from God. She doesn’t simply say this; she actually lives it every day. “My high note is all my thanks is to the Man upstairs,” Althea shared with a smile. “That’s my blessing. When I wake up in the morning, I look out, open my blinds, and I say, ‘Thank You for all my blessings. Thank You for waking me up this morning. Thank You for having me feel the way I do.’”
Althea’s message is a reminder for all of us. Indeed, life is the most valuable resource on Earth and is a gift that ought to be respected, safeguarded, and treasured. Yet, it’s fleeting. No one knows how much time they have, which makes Althea’s attitude toward life even more inspiring. Despite her age, she feels great every day, ready to embrace life’s opportunities. “And my blessing is, I get up in the morning feeling great – like I’m ready to hit the street,” she said.
The comments on the YouTube video show how many people were moved by her thankfulness and upbeat view on life. “This was exactly what I needed. This warmed my heart ” and “Such a blessing. Such a precious soul. Happy 104th Birthday to her!!!.”
The life of Althea and her daily practice of giving thanks to God serve as a reminder to be thankful for everything that the Lord has given us each day. Every 24-hour period is another gift from God, a fact that Althea never forgets.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
