Work has been
rough. Very busy. I’m exhausted at the end of every day. Sometimes I feel that ‘to do list’ pile on my
head and start pushing me down. But I
keep my eyes on the Lord and things have gotten way, way, way better. I sat down to type a devotional last night
and just drew a total blank. My mind no
longer functioned. Well, it often doesn’t
function at night – I usually do my writing early in the morning. Anyhow, I sat down this morning and
began. I have been seeing negatives
lately, and decided I needed to count my blessings. It occurred to me that you all may need a
reminder to count your blessings too…
God has given me a
beautiful home. It may not be beautiful
to everyone’s standards, but it is to mine.
My kids are awesome. Their ages
range from 10 to 14 – 3 of my 4 kids are in the midst of ‘the change!” yet they
are still awesome, respectful, caring, and helpful. That is a fabulous blessing! Money is tight, very tight, but we have what
we need. That is an amazing blessing. But, my biggest blessing these last few weeks,
as the school year has thrown us all into a mindless frenzy, has been my
husband. I realized this morning all
that he has done – and even though I noticed and appreciate the things he has done-
I have not expressed it well. There have
been many aggravations as our nerves have been tight, but so many more
blessings. Kevin, my husband, has made
supper every night. He has made good,
real food, like lasagna and pork chops!
He has done laundry; he has even kept his stuff of the kitchen
table! (that is major!!!) He helped the kids with their science
projects; he supervised homework; he has made my life easier. And yet I have not recognized the blessing he
has been…
Thank you Lord for
your blessings! Thank you Lord for
pointing them out when we ask you to!
Remember to ask Him,
ask the Lord; remember to reflect on your blessings! Remember to see the good and keep your eyes focused
on God! An unrecognized blessing is… I
don’t know… terrible, awful, hurtful, stupid… just plain stupid. Thank God every day! He has given us trees, air, beauty, horizons,
rain, breezes, sunshine, sunrises, family, homes, spouses, and so much more. He has given us life… he has given us
Christ! THANK HIM!
This song from
church in my childhood just popped into my head – we sing a different version
in my church now – but this says it all!
Praise
God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! |
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Praise
God the Father who’s the source;
Praise God the Son who is the course;
Praise
God the Spirit who’s the flow;
Praise God, our portion here below! |
We all enjoy
acknowledgement or recognition for the things we do for others. It is great to do something nice for someone
anonymously, but we like to have our hard work appreciated by someone. God has given us more than anyone. Don’t forget to thank him. And don’t forget to thank the people in your
life for all that they do for you; for they themselves ARE blessings – or gifts
- from God.
Luke 1:47 How my spirit
rejoices in God my Savior!
Romans 5:11 So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new
relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.
Romans 5:3-5 We can rejoice, too, when we run into
problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character,
and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to
disappointment. For we know how dearly
God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with
his love.
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