It’s easy to get caught up in everything. All of the problems. All of the struggles. And all too easy to forget to count our blessings. We have been blessed beyond belief, but sometimes we have to get outside of ourselves to really see it. Sometimes just from a different perspective. What if you tried asking yourself some simple questions like:
- What would a blind person give to see a loved ones face like their mother or father?
- What would a homeless person give to have shelter?
- What would a hungry person give for something to eat?
- What would someone who can’t taste give for the joys of eating a hot apple pie?
Tonight we took a look at the world through the eyes of a person who has recieved great blessings from God.
I’d like to encourage you over the next few weeks through Thanksgiving to take some time to reflect on that and give God thanks and praise for His mighty works for everything that He has blessed us with, instead of spending time reflecting on things that you don’t have or wish you could have. Our attitudes will be better when we remember to count our blessings
Reflection: Psalm 100:3-5 (NIV)
Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; We are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
What do you learn about who God is through this passage?
Take some time now and think about at least 10 blessings in your life.