BLESSINGS SCORECARD
Ezekiel 34:26
“I will bless them and the places surrounding My hill. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing.”
Ezekiel 34:26
“I will bless them and the places surrounding My hill. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing.”
Brian plunked down on the couch. Leaning forward with elbows on his knees, he looked at the floor, chin in his hands. “What’s wrong, Brian?” his Mom asked.
“Everything!” Brian snapped.
“Everything is not wrong; plenty things are great!” his Mom challenged.
“Name one.”
“You’ve got a home, surrounded by a family who loves you. God adores you, and showers blessings on you every day…just to name a few.”
“I don’t consider those things in my life as blessings.”
“Really? I’ll name blessings, and you tell me a number from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best blessing. We’ll see how blessed you truly are, Brian.”
“Not in the mood, Mom.” Brian said, shaking his head.
“The best time to count your blessings, dear, is when you’re down. Come on” she urged.
Brian surrendered, “I suppose you won’t let this drop. OK Mom—whatever...”
Rate the blessings along with Brian and see how many you give the score of 10.
“Your health”
___________
“Your family”
___________
“Your stuff”
___________
“Your food"
___________
“Your clothes”
___________
“Your friends”
___________
“Family’s love”
___________
“God’s love”
___________
“Jesus’ love”
___________
“Holy spirit’s indwelling”
___________
“Your salvation”
___________
“Forgiveness of sins”
___________
“Everlasting life”
___________
“Eternity in Heaven”
___________
Brian’s eyes sparkled, his smile broad. “I get it, Mom. God has blessed me more than I usually admit.”
“Remember these things when you’re down or feeling sorry for yourself, Brian. ‘The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.’ (1John 4:4). God wants His children to be happy.”
(I guarantee that you’ll score these blessings differently ten years from now.)
Take Home Nugget
It’s easy to get down when pondering things that do not meet our wants. Dwelling on bad circumstances instead of being grateful for blessings is a choice we make every day. God loves His children so much that “He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16).
God adores you so much that He’s troubled when you’re unhappy. He longs to shower you with blessings. Won’t you choose to live joyfully to show Him that you’re thankful for all He’s provided for your happiness?
Each day God watches out for you, His child.
In gratitude, praise God for blessings that He does shower.
Each one, from the outrageous to the mild
Displays His awesome power.
J.D. Griffith
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