George Michael Ward Jr. (Micky Ward) Quotes

When things are good, you should be thanking God. I don't do enough of that. But if you get things, you should thank Him, not just take, take, take. He really listens.

George Michael Ward Jr.

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• When things are good, you should be thanking God. I don't do enough of that. But if you get things, you should thank Him, not just take, take, take. He really listens.

  

  George Michael Ward Jr.
  • God
  • Things
  • Take