How often I have said, “I’m blessed!” And meant it!
Every night before I fall asleep, I recite Psalm 23 … “The LORD is my Shepherd!”
I speak each verse slowly and picture in my imagination those green pastures and quiet waters. I even try to picture the “feast” and what might be on that table. And I wonder what my cup overflowing “with blessings” looks like.
“You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.” [Psalm 23:5 NLT]
But when I returned home from my recent trip to Montana for Patty’s Celebration of Life, I realized how much those “small” blessings, which I often overlook, bring me the greatest joys.
Blessings of my own pillow and bed. Blessings of my warm blanket and cup of strong coffee in the mornings. Blessings of my comfortable chair (the chairs in motels are often not comfortable). Blessings of my own shower.
We usually don’t need prompting to be thankful for the “big” blessings God bestows and I have had some “big” blessings. Someone once bought me a new car – I expressed my gratefulness quite rapidly and loudly. But it is usually rare for me to thank God for the blessings which surround me daily.
BUT do without them for a few days and you often find those “SMALL” blessings really are the “BIG” ones!
