where were you born?

I was born in Kansas City, MO.  St. Luke's Hospital on the Plaza to be exact.  In fact, back then, it was the only St. Luke's in the city.

Where were you born?

Ok, got that place in your head?  Good.  Here is the question..... why was I born in KC instead of Russia or Nicaragua or Mozambique?  Why were you born where you were born instead of Russia, Nicaragua or Mozambique?

Think about it for a few moments.  There is no good answer.  We were just very very fortunate.  May we never take for granted our blessings, and may we always remember our responsibility to the rest of those who for no fault of their own were born in impoverished countries.

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.