28/01/2024
SUNDAY THOUGHT----
Last evening when the day was done and we have moved the cattle, fed the animals collected the eggs, picked from the winter garden I couldn't help but have a sense of gratitude for the many blessings that God has so willingly and abundantly give me and my family.
Have we struggled in life, oh yes, have we been tried and tested, Oh yes, have we had health issues, oh yes, have we lost loved ones, oh yes, have we lost jobs, friends, animals, wealth, oh yes, but in the end the greatest blessing of all is the life we have lived.
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What greater time could there be in the history of the world than when we are living right now. Is the world perfect? NO! but in that imperfection there is moments of perfection and blessing.
I cannot control the world, but I can control how I react to the problems and challenges that surround me. I have found the best way to deal with the challenges of life is to reflect on the good things in life. I have come to the conclusion that the sun does come up every single day and I can either complain about the clouds covering the sun or I can wait eagerly for the sun to shine through give me a glimpse of hope.
Amid the counting of blessing let us always remember to thank God for the blessings. He does hear and answer our prayers, he is as close as we let him be in our lives.
So as we survey the people in our lives may we always look over the faults and failings of others, reflect on the faults we have and thank God for his Grace that in spite of our imperfections the blessings still come.
One of the greatest gifts and blessings my Grand Father Ray Killian gave me was his ability to not be critical of others. When one would approach him and engage in a negative conversation about a third party, grand father only answer was this: "Oh so and so is an interesting person." He wold not engage in the demeaning of others nor the negativity of critical comments. That is a blessing I will count over and over again and at the same time give thanks to my Heavenly Father to bless my life with such a wonderful grand father.
Here is the words to one of my favorite church Hymns:
When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, ev'ry doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by
When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings, money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.
So, amid the conflict, whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey's end.
Have a wonderful Sunday, may the Lord bless you and keep you in his arms of love. Thank you for all my wonderful Friends on Facebook, you are a continual inspiration to me in my life. God bless all of you.
