Often time, man complains about being unfortunate, but he is not always right.
Once, a poor man went to church to complain to God that he has no shoes to wear.
But in front of the church he saw a man with no legs.
Then our man, ashamed of his thoughts gave thanks to the Lord for his healthy legs.
(Elder Justin Pārvu, “Spiritual gifts”, 2011)
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