BLESS

She walked in the door and was in tears.  Oh gosh what had happened?  I finally got her to say, “I’m not crying because I’m sad, I’m crying because I have really good friends.”  We assume people cry when sad, but we can also cry when we are joyful. 

This weekend is Laurens wedding and many people are already in town preparing with us for the big day.  Last night we had a gathering of many of our friends.  Her group of friends has been together since they were under 5.  Some have been friends since they were 2, potty trained together, celebrated every birthday together and shared all the up and downs of life together. 

What has God blessed you with?  Even if you are going through adversity in your life there is still blessings within.  You may have to dig deep to find them, but they will uncover eventually. 

God blesses all of us with His grace.  He blessed us by given us His son Jesus.  This means that we have undeserving favor.  Through His grace He strengthens us and encourages us.  In Jeremiah 32:41 the scripture reads, “But God enjoys blessing his children and wants to bless you!  God wants to bless you and wants you to accomplish His purposes through you.  He gives you the power to be all that He wants you to be.  The people of Israel had to learn that by trusting God they would also be realigning their purpose and desire towards him. 

Find your blessings.  They are there.  He has blessed all of us.  He blesses us so that we will bless Him.  The Lord wants us to turn our blessings outward to share with others. 

Psalm 67:1-2 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us so that your ways may be known on earth your salvation among all nations. 

God blesses you!