Day 29 ~ Blessings

I AM CROWNED!

Bless the Lord, O my soul,

and all that is within me,

bless his holy name!

Bless the Lord, O my soul,

and forget not all his benefits:

who forgives all your iniquities,

who heals all your diseases,

who redeems your life from destruction,

who crowns you with loving kindness

and tender mercies." (Psalm 103:1-4).

Start looking for God's loving kindnesses. They are all around

you. They are happening to you throughout the day. Instead of

focusing on your problems and disappointments, look out for

God's blessings. Learn to be aware of them. Do not forget one of

His benefits. Not one! Gratefully thank the Lord for every tiny

one. I am starting to do this more and more. In fact, when I read

this Scripture about being crowned I was very convicted. I

realized that I had been taking God's blessings for granted. Now

I seek to thank the Lord for crowning me every time I receive a

blessing-a hug, a smile, a word of encouragement, the blessing

of children around me and the joy they give with their antics and

funny things they say. The blessings of God's creation-the

flowers, the birds, the butterflies and the beautiful colors.  It

makes such a difference to your life when you become grateful

for every little crowning from the Lord.

For the Harvest,

Cathie