This time of year I am always blown away by how blessed I am. I have good health; an amazing, beautiful wife; wonderful children; a warm home; a good job… I could go on and on. I am truly blessed abundantly.
The funny thing is I tend to lose sight of all these blessings in the hurry and scurry of life. With too much to do and too little time to do it in, I forget to take the time to cuddle with my wife or to talk to my kids on the phone. When financial challenges present themselves, I forget I have more than enough. When stresses pile up, I forget to take Jesus advice to “Come aside and rest awhile.”
Why is it we do this? After all, we serve a God who has promised to “bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV. With a promise like this why do we worry?
In this new year I intend to concentrate more on my blessings and less on the things that frustrate me. I want to have an attitude of gratitude, a mindset of abundance. After all I’ve been given the greatest gift of all – God’s Son. Everything else is just a bonus.
God bless, have a great day, and may God continue to bless you abundantly in the coming year!