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Blessings Everywhere
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24 (NLT)
Bill Matthews, a Baptist minister in Shawnee, Oklahoma, before leaving radio broadcasting daily announced the Word of God. During one such broadcast, he reminded listeners of the daily blessings of Almighty God granted daily to every living person. One of Pastor Matthews’ past sermons prompted a memorable positive response regarding “blessings”.
The microwave sounded an alarm that the meal is ready for consumption. The response was, “Microwave, you’re a blessing! Thank you Lord for this blessing!” For those old enough to recall, to warm four different items often required four separate pans and generally 30 minutes or more before one may eat.
A teenage girl called a parent from the high school on her cellphone requesting she be picked up following basketball practice. By just dialing the phone this young woman could inform, possibly an anxious parent or parents, her status, well-being and whereabouts. How so many would miss this blessing!
Michael Doss (not his real a name) rides around on a scooter as he has no legs. Even though some might feel sorry for him, to possess mechanized mobility is a blessing. Thanks be to God for Mike’s ability to get around!
The local mill produces tons of flour and other grain products to feed millions or more. Dozens of vehicles transports the products to stores, bakeries and food banks. What a blessing to sustain the lives of so many! What a blessing to have appetites! What a blessing to have a bodily system to process and nourish the body!
McDonald’s advertises—“Billions sold”. Blessings—“Trillions granted each second, 24/7” What a blessing to be free to thank God! Stopping to thank God for the blessings makes one realize the greatest of blessings—His unconditional love!
Prayer: Lord, Great Father of us all, we thank you for these wonderful blessings you grant us
each and every second. Help us to daily remember what You grant us and thank You.
Amen.
Stephen A. Peterson
© 2012
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