Count your blessings. This is an interesting phrase that has permeated our society. When something bad happens, we say "Count your blessings" - which to some degree really means - "It could have been worse!"
Other times, when we "count our blessings," it's because we just got a new material thing or money, or something beneficial. We are quick to proclaim - "Oh! I am so blessed!"
At other times, we do something for someone less fortunate - and someone sees what we've done and they say "You were such a blessing to them..."
My challenge for this week is for you to silently bless those around you. In Numbers, God told Aaron to bless the people of Israel using these words:
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them. Numbers 6:23-27
Isn't it interesting how the priestly blessing was asking God to bless, keep and grant peace?
May God bless each of you that reads this blog. May God illuminate His word in your heart and bless you with the opportunity to tell others of His great love and mercy!
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