Life is an amazing miracle, isn’t it? Sometimes, I forget
that no matter how hard some days can be, God gave this life to me as a gift.
Lately, I’ve been learning that every complaint I make about something that
frustrated me or a person that’s reeeaaally been trying my patience, is a slap in
God’s face. Right now I’m thinking about all the blessings that are a part of
my life.
I have a family. Ok, that sounds corny and obvious, but so
many people and children around the world either have no living relatives or no
supportive nuclear family. In my family, I find support and encouragement, and learn
things that will make me a better person. I don’t need to travel far to find
opportunities to serve either. Many chances are right here, existing in the
people that have known me since my first cry. If I can’t effectively serve and
support my parents and sister, how can I expect to be a great wife, mother, or
servant of God?
Friends have been such a blessing. Especially one young lady
whom I have known for over 5 years. Last year, I got to help with her lovely
wedding to a great guy, and this year, I’m will soon get to meet her very first
little girl! She’s been supportive and encouraging, and has exhorted me to grow
in Christ. We’ve cried together, laughed together, and worked through some
conflicts too. Our enduring friendship gives me hope!
This morning, at about 6:30 a.m., I went out to say hi to my
puppy, Kirby. We’ve relocated her from the porch into a large enclosed run, so
she’s been missing me. You should have seen her face! She stood up on her hind
legs, tail and bottom wiggling frantically, and her front paws were reaching
for me. What a blessing to have a sweet little dog with boundless energy!
Even though I haven’t found a way to do college yet, God has
supplied many learning opportunities and chances to serve. So maybe I’ll never
get my B.A. in early childhood development or Accounting, but through life
experience, God is building me for a purpose. Though, I do feel envious
sometimes that so many my age are getting the knowledge and job opportunities
that go with college, this is one of those areas where I’m just going to do my
best and let God decide the outcome. This chance to trust and submit myself to His will is a blessing in disguise.
I get to teach at a preschool. Everyday I hold a newborn baby or read the Bible with another 4 year old, I thank God for the gift of life, which every day is growing and being shaped in the hearts and minds of these kids.
Thank you so much for reading this post. It probably wasn't amazingly informative, but writing about my blessings really helps me keep my eyes peeled for more!
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