While it may not always seem that way, we are truly blessed
in many more ways than we can even comprehend.
Each day, we can easily find something to be thankful for, even if it is
something simple. I was actually
challenged at a ladies retreat to start a “thankful” journal, where you make a
list of things you are thankful for and you continue to build upon it. I started doing that alongside of my regular
daily devotions, and it is truly amazing the things we often overlook that we
should be thankful for. So, today, for
my writing challenge, I must choose five blessings in my life to write
about. As I mentioned, there’s so many
things I’ve been blessed with, so my selections will be purely random and I
will just choose the top five that pop in to my head.
My Parents – How often do we fail to realize how much of
a blessing our parents are to us? It
always upsets me to hear people say how they hate their parents or treat them
so poorly. Sure, I’ll get in spats with
my parents where we’ll fuss over things, but that doesn’t mean I don’t still
love them and appreciate all they’ve given to me. As I’ve gotten older, I realize how truly
important they are in my life. As a
child, I think we take them for granted because we just want them to give us
food and toys, but as we get older, we come to realize their true value, the loyalty,
support and love that they show to us.
My parents are the best, and I truly don’t know what I would do without
them. They provide for me, they support
me, and in many ways they do too much for me.
Sometimes, I often find myself thinking that I surely hope I don’t
disappoint them in any way. I’m so
blessed to have good Christian parents who have instilled in my life the true
core values that are foundational to our true humanity. Thank you, Mom and Dad for all that you’ve
done for me and will continue to do for me.
I love you both!
The Bible – We are truly blessed to be able to have the
freedom to read God’s Holy Word. It is
such a blessing to my life because it is amazing how in doing my daily
devotions that often times the devotion is on a subject matter that I am
currently being plagued with. God’s Word
can serve as a true source of hope and encouragement to all of us. I keep a daily journal to coincide with my
devotions to make note of things I’ve learned or how certain Scriptures speak
to me. Read and study the Word, meditate
on it and memorize as many verses as you can.
God gave us His Word as a tool and a resource, but we should be blessed
to have such a cherished book.
ACC Women’s Basketball – I’ve previously written numerous
blogs on the impact that basketball has had on my life. From meeting coaches to attending many games
in countless arenas, basketball is an avenue where I just let my hair down,
relax and enjoy the game! I’ve been very
blessed to get to know two people through being a season ticket holder at NC
State, two ladies who have become close friends to me. I’m so grateful that God allowed me to meet Kim
and Linda. They are diehard basketball
fans, and it is just so wonderful to have found kindred spirits who are as
crazy over basketball as I am. They make
me laugh and keep me going. They help
cheer me up when I am not having a good day and encourage me in many other
avenues of life. So, while both the game
of basketball and meeting so many great coaches and players has been a
blessing, so has the people you meet by going to so many games. Memories that will last a lifetime!
Good Health – In a time of ever increasing health
problems that seem to be growing at a super-fast pace, I have been blessed to
have relatively good health. Yes, I do
have some health conditions, but in comparison to what so many others face, I
have nothing to complain about. It is a
true blessing that I am able to walk, talk, laugh and enjoy life even battling
a few ailments. I look at people who are
dying of cancer or some other horrible disease, and while I feel so sad for
them and their families for the struggle that they are facing, I also realize
how blessed I am as that could easily be me.
We don’t know what we may face as we continue to age here on this Earth,
but whatever comes your way, we have to embrace it and be strong. Rely on God to give you the strength to get
through the hardship, and He will. God
is good, and I’m so thankful that as of to date, I am still a fairly healthy
person.
Travelling – You may think, travelling, huh?!, how is
that a blessing? Well, I have been
fortunate to be able to travel to a number of states within the United States
and to two countries. I’ve practically
covered every inch of North Carolina (well, not quite but almost), and have
been able to go to many festivals, games, concerts, etc., all over. Many times, I think I take for granted how
blessed I am to be able to travel and go places. Some people are not able to travel for
various reasons or just choose not to explore the great beyond. It is amazing to see all that awaits us, so I
feel travelling has been a blessing because it opens you up to see how others
live and how other societies differ totally from yours (even within your own
home state!).
So, there is my short list of things that I feel have been a
blessing in my life. Continue to look
for things in your own life to see what all you’ve been blessed with – big or
small. I think you’ll be surprised at
the many things we don’t even consider as blessings in our lives. Enjoy life and be blessed!
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