Well, the day is not turning out as expected. The same sluggish feel is hounding the neighborhood too it seems, but.. it's okay still. There's a nice gentle breeze blowing outside, I hear the sound of perky roosters crowing in the distance (from a breeder's yard outside the subdivision I think), and a strange symphony of song coming from birds atop tree branches lols. All well and good. Sometimes God's blessings come in small packages. :-) 'Tis something a person should be on the lookout for or teach himself to. Because it's not always that blessings come wrapped up in huge bright paper tied 'round with colorful ribbons and fireworks blasting away up in the startled sky Lols! Sometimes a blessing is in a smile, a loving look, a warm and gentle hug, or in a small kind word.I like to look at how God spreads out blessings and what those are. It always astounds me to find out that there is so much we do not see around us or in our day. Maybe it's because we were conditioned to look for what is beautiful, noble, or great in a manner of a grand or grander scale, like something drenched in high drama or coming out in spontaneous combustion that blows the mind away. Lols! Yeah, that can be really exciting to receive or see blessings wrapped up in that manner and meant just for you. Makes you feel very happy and special.
It happens, true. But what happens more often are those blessings which come wrapped in 'small ordinary packages', 'delivered by small ordinary people', and via 'unlikely events'. Those are figures of speech of course, but I think you know just what I mean.
A blessing can be..... a baby's cooing, grandma's grateful smile when you hugged her, dad's proud boasting over your achievement, a kind gentleman helping you with your packages up the stairs, a spouse who'd rather spend the evening with you instead of working the night away at the office, a friend who patiently listens to your woes, a bouquet of gorgeous flowers sent by Mr. Anonymous, or someone praying for you.
You know these and I know that you know there's so much more like it.
Have a blessed day, my friends.
True, in retrospect, every minute is a blessing in itself. Ellen, I enjoyed reading your post.
ReplyDeleteHi RGB,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my place. It is a delight to see you; thank you for your message. Took a brief cruise down your blog page awhile ago and left message there too.
Hope you're having a good day.
Take care, and God bless you and your family.
Ellen,
ReplyDeleteYou have a way of making us aware of things which we overlook most of the time. It is the attitude to be happy which makes us aware of all things small or big which make us feel grateful to God. I always say that the moment you feel dejected look at the person who is less privileged than you or has more difficulties than you. That itself is enough to make you feel grateful for what you have.
Take care
A beautiful post,Ellen.
ReplyDeleteI have read somewhere that we should take time to reflect upon the gifts that God has given us. Very often such blessings come in small ways as you have explained and are most often overlooked. Instead of dwelling on the negative things,we should reflect on the good that surrounds you. We will then see that we are truly blessed.Let us thank God for the doughnut instead of cursing the hole on it.
You are right, Jack -- "I always say that the moment you feel dejected look at the person who is less privileged than you or has more difficulties than you. That itself is enough to make you feel grateful for what you have."
ReplyDeleteMay you be blessed a hundredfold.
Thanks for this lovely visit and for your message.
I love this line, Parth -- "Let us thank God for the doughnut instead of cursing the hole on it." You have rounded it up in a nutshell with those words.
ReplyDeleteThank you dropping by and for sharing your wisdom with us.
God bless!
hi ellen,
ReplyDeleteyeah..blessing can even be a small thing that helps us everyday in any aspect..well said..:)
have a nice time..:) so, hws philippines recovering frm the flood effect..?hope u are all doing well..