During a recent weekend visit with two of my long time friends, we sat for hours at our leisure, talking about many different things - something good friends are apt to do when getting together. At one point, one friend commented how she and her family were extremely blessed, and was grateful for the good life they had.
Some time later when I was alone with the quiet, and my own silent thought , I reflected on what it means to be 'blessed' in life. I considered my friends analogy that she and her family have been relatively free from strife, financially and personally so therefore 'blessed'; I certainly agree. My whole life I have had friends and relatives who are 'blessed' in just that way, due to good choices and circumstances, and pondered if that was the only criteria for consideration of being blessed .
I concluded not every one has the same opportunity to achieve wealth, or is chosen for promotion - regardless of how smart they are or how hard they work, nor is every parent free from the hardships of daily living and raising upright kids, whether they are present to their children or not. Why that is, I don't know. What I do know is God has a purpose and plan for each of us. From the very beginning we are 'blessed' with the gift of life ; Whether the road is smooth or full of potholes, His indwelling presence does not discriminate. It is up to us to receive His gift of faith and trust. In doing so, we are truly blessed.
Well said- thanks for the lovely and true sentiments. It's often hard to find this perspective when dealing with our day to day issues.
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