WHAT?!  Go ahead.  Rub your eyes, shake your head, and read that again.  Yes, it says affliction for today's Gratitude Attitude. I know, it sounds crazy.  Seems crazy.  Probably is crazy but bear with me. Today I chose affliction, it didn't choose me.  That kind of affliction, the kind that is my choice, I am grateful for but upon further reflection I am also glad for the affliction I haven't chosen in the past.  In affliction, my choice or thrust upon me, I learn a lot about myself, about God, and about others.  I grow, I hope, in grace and Godliness.  I discover a strength in me that I either didn't know I had or forgot was within me.  I get new visions from God in the time of my affliction, whether it was my choice or not. He is gracious that way. Today I came out of my chosen time of affliction with much to think through, a new word picture from God, and gratefulness that in my times of affliction, chosen or not, God is there wait...