“Finally, all
of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be
tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for
reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this,
that you may inherit a blessing.” (1Peter 3:8-9 NKJ)
of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be
tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for
reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this,
that you may inherit a blessing.” (1Peter 3:8-9 NKJ)
Blessings! Aren’t
they great? We like to be blessed. It is popular to claim blessings with great
favor. And we sometimes confuse them with traps and temptations. In other
words, what may look like good can be horror with a pretty face and all dressed
up.
they great? We like to be blessed. It is popular to claim blessings with great
favor. And we sometimes confuse them with traps and temptations. In other
words, what may look like good can be horror with a pretty face and all dressed
up.
Yes, we all enjoy
blessings. We all love blessings. We all welcome blessings. Yes, indeed! And in
every way that blessings come, let them come. God is a good God! And all good
things come from him. Praise him for each and every blessing!
blessings. We all love blessings. We all welcome blessings. Yes, indeed! And in
every way that blessings come, let them come. God is a good God! And all good
things come from him. Praise him for each and every blessing!
It would benefit us
all to think blessings. Blessings in the morning, blessings at noon, and
blessings all day. From sunrise to bedtime, bless the Lord and think on
blessings! Now, this is not just my ramble up and down Wishing Boulevard.
all to think blessings. Blessings in the morning, blessings at noon, and
blessings all day. From sunrise to bedtime, bless the Lord and think on
blessings! Now, this is not just my ramble up and down Wishing Boulevard.
If we keep blessing
as a mental focus, our lives will be enlivened. IF our focus throughout the day
is blessings, we will look for blessings; we will give blessings; we will
receive blessings. This is a phenomenon that is truly unexplainable. When we
bless others, the blessing returns in multiplied ways.
as a mental focus, our lives will be enlivened. IF our focus throughout the day
is blessings, we will look for blessings; we will give blessings; we will
receive blessings. This is a phenomenon that is truly unexplainable. When we
bless others, the blessing returns in multiplied ways.
Yet, the fallen
human approach is to get, hoard, and render to others what they have rendered
to us. Christians must not forget that Jesus said, “whatever you want men
to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets”
(Matthew 7:12 NKJ). Therefore, as for me and my house, we will bless the Lord
and bless others.
human approach is to get, hoard, and render to others what they have rendered
to us. Christians must not forget that Jesus said, “whatever you want men
to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets”
(Matthew 7:12 NKJ). Therefore, as for me and my house, we will bless the Lord
and bless others.
Bless people with
compassion. Bless people with love. Bless the brothers and sisters in the
faith. Bless the hurting with pity. Bless the discourteous with courtesy and
kindness. Bless those who render evil with peace and goodness. Bless those who
reproach and criticize with acceptance and affirmation. This is contrary
living, but it is what sows the seed of blessings and they are what we want to
inherit.
compassion. Bless people with love. Bless the brothers and sisters in the
faith. Bless the hurting with pity. Bless the discourteous with courtesy and
kindness. Bless those who render evil with peace and goodness. Bless those who
reproach and criticize with acceptance and affirmation. This is contrary
living, but it is what sows the seed of blessings and they are what we want to
inherit.
Dear Father, thank
you for blessings us with mercy instead of giving us justice. Empower us to
bless and maintain a focused mind, spirit, and attitude of blessing. I pray
this in the name of Jesus. AMEN
you for blessings us with mercy instead of giving us justice. Empower us to
bless and maintain a focused mind, spirit, and attitude of blessing. I pray
this in the name of Jesus. AMEN
Be contrary today
and bless everyone,
and bless everyone,