Dear Lord, help me to see that the real problem is not what happens to me but rather how I react that makes the difference. Teach me, Oh Lord, to deal with the circumstances in my life so that they will not be able to disturb my "inner peace and joy" in You. ... Help me to come to know You by studying Your Word and building a relationship with You. Remind me to put on Your armor* and to recognize my real enemy. Engrave in my heart that You are greater than any evil that can attack me.** ... As long as I abide in You, You have promised to abide in me. Give me Your gift of faith and help me to remain steadfast. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.
I personally believe that God intended for every breath of air, every beat of our hearts, every bite of food, every drink of water, every night of rest, every day of contentment and every moment of life to be a blessing!
Yet, we will never see this until we somehow learn ...
... to count our 'blessings' instead of our 'burdens'
... to 'smell the roses' instead of 'despising the thorns'
... to 'enjoy the stars' instead of simply 'fearing the darkness'
... to 'benefit' from our difficulties instead of 'bemoaning' them
... to 'cherish' our days instead of 'dreading' them
... to look at the 'beauty' in something instead of the
'blemishes' and
... to remember 'the good times' instead of only 'the bad times'!
TRULY, we are blessed indeed. Just stop and consider a few things and I'm sure you will be amazed:
... a bed to sleep (and can sleep! ... some people can't!)
... a table to eat from (with food on it no less!)
... a house to live in (so what if you don't own it...it belongs
to your father!)
... light to see by
... clothes to wear
... a car to ride in (no matter how old)
... parents who care about you
... a companion who loves you
... children who obey and respect you (even if not all the time!)
... friends who are friends indeed
... the use of your hands and your feet
... a decent job and good working conditions
... a sane mind with which to think
... a church home were you are being fed God's Word
... the ability to comprehend and understand the Word of God and
the list can
go on forever ...
So the next time you are crying about your glass being half full ... STOP for a moment and count your BLESSINGS!
Have a BLESSED DAY ... Be PRAYERFUL and THANKFUL for all things!!!
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