I don't believe in luck

While in high school rather than go to church with my parents I went (and was very involved in, singing in the choir, etc.) another local church.

The pastor was a man who today would be considered a “hard-nosed” preacher but he (I believe) was a good man and he taught me a lot. One of the things that he preached and that I've never forgotten was that he didn't believe in “luck”. He expanded on that. He said, “as a Christian I'm a child of God and God doesn't just leave me out here playing the odds, hoping for the best. No, I believe in God's grace, God's active power and goodness working in my life”.

So, when something good happens rather than “thank my lucky stars” I thank the God who created me and has saved me by His grace”.