when we think of blessings, there are many. that's undeniable. we have families that love us, a place to call home, warm food set on the table, etc. we are blessed everyday.
but what about those things that when we think about, we flinch a little?
you know, like the times when your heart has been broken, or when bills outweighed the funds, or when a sickness just seemed to get worse.
i'm sure you've had days, weeks, or months where everything seemed upside down. where answers were delayed, and where nothing seemed right.
i had moments of that too this year. i'm still going through certain moments like that. even when it seemed as though the sun was beginning to shine through completely and the storm clouds were finally making their departure.
but one thing i was reminded of last week by my sister, is that
anything that makes me run to God and need His presence is a blessing.
amen? yes.
there is no other blessing as precious as being able to run to God's arms and be refuged by Him.
so let's think here for a moment:
when our church plant went through pretty rough moments this year financially and made us need God and come to Him humbly in prayer, that was a blessing.
when there were moments in my marriage that strained the relationship and made me run to God in prayer surrendering everything again, that was a blessing.
when our car gave us a pretty expensive surprise thus needing the support from the Lord and His provision, that was a blessing.
when there are certain things that still need to be fixed and my tears are poured out, broken in front of the Lord, that is a blessing.
so, when i really think about the blessings that i'm most thankful for, i have to say it was the trials of this year. they've been tough and many tears have been shed.
it makes me think of that song by Laura Story:
'what if your blessings come through raindrops,
what if your healing comes through tears...
what if the trials of this life, are your blessings in disguise.'
but i'm thakful for them, simply because they not only ground me, but show me that God in His everlasting mercy takes them upon His shoulders and gives me peace.
what blessings are you most thankful for?
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