BLESSINGS
Sometimes I feel like I am too blessed. I feel like I don’t deserve the blessings that have been given me. I know that I haven’t done anything to deserve these blessings and I will sometimes look for the other shoe to drop. The shoe that evens out all of the blessings. Why can’t I just be happy with the way things are going instead of looking over my shoulder for what might be approaching?
I guess all of this stems from seeing really good and deserving people go through sickness, financial, or marital issues. It would just seem to me that the way things are supposed to be is that those who are good and deserving should be rewarded and never have problems or troubles. I guess that is why “I” am not the one in charge. I would never have anyone in poverty and there would never be a child go hungry.
Instead, I probably throw away enough food per week to feed another person. I buy things intending to cook some new recipe with them and then I find them later already starting to go bad. If it is not something that my dog Lucy can eat then it goes in the garbage. How wasteful!
I have more clothing than I could ever need. Yes, I do wear it but you and I both know that I could get by with less clothing. I have a nice home, it is not a mansion or really fancy, but it is plenty big and roomy. It is a roof over my head and keeps me plenty warm even on the coldest nights. I am not rich but I don’t have to worry where my next meal is coming from. My children are all wonderful adults and I am so proud of each one of them. And, I have been blessed with 5 wonderful grandchildren that I would do anything for. I AM BLESSED!
The fire at Mountain Mission School this week changed my mindset. Instead of thinking that this was a disaster, I chose to think of it as a blessing in disguise. The building will get a much-needed renovation. The children will receive some new clothing and toiletries. The . period of time between now and finish will not be easy on anyone but the end result will be a huge blessing.
The Lord doesn’t always give us blessings in ways that we expect. Be sure to look for the hidden blessing, for the silver lining, and for the gift from the Lord. It might not be wrapped in a pretty little bow but it is from HIM and He gave it to you for a reason. It is up to you to figure out why.
Have a Bless Day!
Love this so much. I often struggle with feeling waaaaay more blessed than I deserve. I am no better than anyone else in the eyes of our Lord. Yet, I have so much.
Now, though, in the struggles with my aging parents, I’ve started looking for the small blessings everyday. My JOY was just gone until I started doing this. For example, I cannot for the life of me fold a fitted sheet. I’ve seen the videos, etc. Can. Not. Do. It. Then, yesterday…ta-dah! Folded it so beautifully that I sent a pic to my daughter, my daughter-in-law, and my best friend.
Then, this morning, a precious teacher friend had been in Waco over the weekend. Near Waco is the town of West. West is KNOWN for their KOLACHES!!! (Kolaches are Polish pastries filled with fruit or meat.) You cannot know how good these things are without tasting one. Texas Country musicians, like Pat Green, have mentioned the kolaches from West in songs! Anyway, my sweet friend brought me my favorite, CHERRY! JOY!! It truly comes from the little things.
You are a blessing and it is my joy to call you FRIEND!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I enjoyed reading it. It’s so true!
Thank you, Tania, for your reminder of God’s blessings as being undeserved. I just celebrated my 56th birthday Friday at a Mercy Me and 10th Avenue North concert. Their music is real, raw and reminding that He often takes us through (not around) trials and that in the end We Win! What a great way to end my special day giving glory to God?
Hi. Sometimes I think you read my mind and know what I need to hear. We’re struggling with problems now and I keep trying to tell myself that it all has a purpose and things will be better in the end. Thanks for reinforcing that with today’s message. God bless you and the mission school.
Well said. We should all find the good in our lives even when it seems hard.
Dear Tania, another important message, thank you! You have a gift for getting these Sunday blessings across in a way that hits home and you are a humble person in the process. I admire your style and fashion sense, sense of humor, and I love your Sunday posts. I also like reading through the thoughts and comments of everyone here.