A BLESSING IS A BLESSING

Some of us overlook blessings because they do not come packaged the way we think they should be. Others are looking for something big; therefore, they miss out on recognizing something great. The Lord's blessings are all around us. They come in all forms, shapes, sizes, and colors. His blessings are tangible and intangible. 

Sweet sleep is just as much a blessing as someone walking up and giving me a crisp $100 bill. Someone might not see the blessing in a good night's sleep, but can see money as a greater blessing. Ask a person who suffers from insomnia which of the blessings he or she would choose. 

I am guilty of having viewed blessings as big and small, but lately, I have come to recognize that a blessing is a blessing.

Be blessed.

GOD'S CONFIRMATIONS

I get excited when I receive confirmations God has spoken to me. Sometimes we may doubt He is speaking to us. Maybe it is not that we doubt, but we are just not so sure. What is exciting to me are the ways in which God chooses to confirm what He has spoken.

God is not limited in His ways when sending confirmations to us. He will confirm what He has spoken through the Bible, people, dreams, even through nature. The list is endless. Do not think it is such a strange thing to ask God a question and He gives you an answer. Then someone, perhaps a stranger, walks up to you and in the midst of a conversation speaks the very thing God spoke to you. Maybe you pass by a billboard with a message that gives confirmation. God is awesome like that. 

When you experience these types of things, do not dismiss it as a mere coincidence. Give it more thought and recognize God gives us confirmations.

Be blessed.

GOD IS ABLE

"Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us." Ephesians 3:20

The above scripture reminds us there is nothing too hard for God. He is able to do more than we could ever ask or think. God is able. Do you believe God can do anything? Do you believe He can handle your situation? 

Were you laid off from a job? God is able to provide another. Have you received bad news from a doctor? God is able to heal you. Do you have more bills than your paycheck can cover? God is able to take care of all your needs. Do you have a dream so big you have no idea how it will come to pass? God is able to put the right people together at the right place at the right time to make it happen.

Whatever the struggle or whatever it is that is too big for you to handle, have faith and know that God is able.

Be blessed.

START YOUR DAY OFF RIGHT

Today is the first day of a new year. Start it off right. Thank God for a new day. Thank Him for allowing you to enter into this new year. Thank God for what He has done in your life and for what He is yet to do. There are many reasons to give Him thanks. There is so much to look forward to in this year.

There is nothing like starting your day off thanking God and spending time in prayer with Him. You might wake up a little sluggish, but after spending time with Him, a burst of energy comes. You will find yourself energized and ready to face whatever comes your way.

If you have not taken time to say, "Thank You, Father." It is not too late. You can still thank Him. You can still talk to God. In fact, thank Him and communicate with Him throughout the day.

My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. Psalm 5:3

Be blessed.