Blessings!

Daily Encouragement

Tuesday, November 26th 2013

"Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them." John 13:17

What does it mean to be blessed?  It means to be happy, joyful & fulfilled. Are we blessed only by what we receive?  We can be blessed by the people in our lives, our health, and our children.  Let's be careful not to limit our blessings only by what we receive.  John 13 tells us that obedience can bring blessing as well.  

We are blessed (happy, joyful, fulfilled) not because of what we know, but because of what we do with what we know.  We will find our greatest joy in serving others!  So what can you do for others that you know?  Serving others does not have to cost a thing.  It can be babysitting a night for a friend without cost, chores around the house, just being there to listen.  We can bring joy and happiness into our lives when we begin to break free of our comfort zones and help others. 

For years I have closed myself off from the world.  I was uncomfortable in my own skin and called myself a "homebody".  I had low self-esteem pretty much since high-school, and had a hard time really knowing what to say and act because I felt it wasn't really important.  It isn't until these last couple years that I really broke free of that.  The truth is, what I have to say IS important, and can bless others.  Our experiences, our beliefs, our hearts, can make a difference in other people's lives.  I have found a new passion for helping others meet their health goals and encouraging them through their journey.  It feels great to help and serve others and in return, I am truly blessed! 

What are things in your life that you can share and bless others with?  We all have something in us, something that drives us, that we are passionate about. Our job is to find it and use it for good, and for His glory. He will bless us when we are obedient in that and use the talents and passions he has given us.   

Prayer Time:
Thank you Jesus for the blessings in our lives.  You provide with all our needs and we are so thankful.  Help us to be mindful of you and to let our light shine onto others in our lives, Lord.  Help us to bless them with our words, in our actions, and with our abundant joy that you have placed in our hearts.  Thank you for what is to come in our lives as we are obedient to you.  We pray all these things in your name Lord, Amen