Count your Blessings

Life is hard. And life has no guarantees. Not a single day goes by without heartache in some shape or form. It’s so easy for us at times to lose sight of what is good . And even more so, to lose sight of the meaning of our lives and ultimately the meaning we add to the lives of others. The sadness in that is that we forget to count our blessings.
So much in life is taken for granted. We forget about each breath we take effortlessly without consciously having to fight for or cling to. We forget that there are those whose unconditional love and care is wrapped around us like a comforting blanket against the cold discontent of others around us. Do we ever stop to consider when our cups overflow in abundance that there are those who battle each and every day to make ends meet? Hardly do we spare a thought for those in a spaceof adversity who have to make sacrifices we could never imagine having to make ourselves.
Yet, not all is lost. For as long as we have hope, we have a better understanding of how blessed we really are. It’s the small and seemingly insignificant deeds and words which so often go unnoticed that ought to give and sustain hope. Hope fuels our spirit like a flaming torch burning brightly in the dark. It shines a light on so many things taken for granted, forgotten and obscured. It illuminates the faces of those who love, supports, guides and reminds us why we are blessed each and every single day.
So despite all your material and personal shortcomings, failings and envious gremlins lurking in the dark spaces of your heart, know that each day you awake to behold the glory of a new day, is a blessing freely given by the Creator. He has a purpose and plan for you. He has chosen you by grace and it’s for you to follow through!
Seek and count your blessings like lost treasures found and marvelled. Be a blessing!