I woke up this morning thinking about how thankful I was to
see another day. One tends to be more thankful for each day as one grows older
or when experiencing illness. After giving thanks for the day I sat up on the
side of my bed and wiggled my toes. Listened to the birds sing for a bit and
began moving about the room. I thought to myself…how many blessing have I
already received today. How abundantly God gives to us and asks little in
return. So I sat down for a moment and began counting my blessings -
1.
The Lord has given me another day today
2.
I am able to thank the Lord for today
3.
I had a good night’s sleep
4.
I am alive today
5.
I opened my eyes today
6.
I took in a breath with no problems today
7.
I feel no pain today
8.
I am able to move my arms and legs today
9.
I have no problems sitting up today
10.
I can hear the birds sing today
11.
I can stand up and my knees don’t pop today
13.
My son is laughing in the other room today
14.
I am a Mom today
15.
My little dog Ginger is happy and eager to go
outside today
16.
Our home is safe today
17.
My home is clean and comfortable today
18.
We have plenty to eat today
19.
I can walk today
20.
I have hope today
21.
I can pray freely and without persecution today
22.
I am thankful for so many things today
23.
I have a clear mind today
24.
I have clean drinking water today
25.
I feel joy today
27.
I am at peace today
28.
I got a hug from son today
29.
I am free today
30.
I can love today
31.
I feel loved today…
And those are the blessings that I counted within the first
few minutes of the day. Imagine what it would be like to continue counting blessings
throughout the entire day.
How could you get mad at that worrisome co-worker if you are
counting blessing?
How can you argue with your husband if you are counting your
blessings?
How can you yell at your children if you are counting your
blessings?
How can you feel tired and drained if you are counting your
blessings?
How can you experience road rage if you are counting your
blessings?
How can you keep the extra change that the lady behind the
checkout gave you by accident if you are counting your blessings?
Don’t you see? If you spend your time counting your blessing
and giving thanks for that which you have been blessed with, you wouldn’t have
time for anything negative. You would not complain nearly as much. You would
not be anxious. You would not be depressed. You would not be in a constant rush.
You would not be easily angered. You could not hold a grudge from yesterday. However,
you would be more at peace, focusing on the good things in your life. Good
things both great and small.
Wonder what it would be like to count blessings while thinking
about how to utilize the fruits of the spirit, becoming a blessing to someone
else. Wouldn’t that be an awesome thing to strive for everyday? How many
countless ways can we use the fruits that God has given us? What are the fruits
you ask?
Fruits of the
spirit
Love
Joy
Peace
Longsuffering
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-Control
But the
fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness,
(for the
fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth),
When you
wake up tomorrow morning, start your day by give thanks for the day and then begin
counting your blessings. As you move about the day seeking all help and
guidance from the Lord, ask Him to help you utilize your spiritual fruits that
you may be a blessing to others.
I hope you
have enjoyed this food for thought as we continue to feed our spirits with the
words and ways of God.
Feel free
to share ways that you use your spiritual fruits to bless others.
Be
encouraged and keep your eyes on the prize.
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