Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it.
In reading my daily Proverb, I came across this verse as I have done so many times before.
As I read this over several times, I began seeing this verse differently. I had always associated this Proverb with financial blessings. I then began asking myself, in what way has the Lord made me rich?
I came up with so many answers, some of which I would like to share with you here.
The Lord has made me rich by:
- Blessing me with a good home
- Celebrating 29 years of marriage
- I have never missed a meal
- A wonderful son whom we are very proud of (doctors had told me I would never become pregnant)
- Good health
- A roof over my head
- Shoes and clothing
- The Lord is fulfilling my desire to serve Him in ministry
While some things on this list may seem trivial, we must not despise the small things. On my mission trips to Nicaragua, I see very the very poor, some living in terrible conditions, yet hungry for more of the Lord!
To me, the greatest blessing is having Jesus in my heart and life. Jesus, who cleansed us from all unrighteousness, taking our sin upon His shoulders and paying the price to ransom us from the evil one.
How has the Lord blessed you? If you sit and meditate, I am sure you can come up with a pretty long list, just as I did.
May you be richly blessed this day.
Hello Yvette,
Although I didn’t respond right away this devotional spoke to me very much. I was just thinking today that thankfulness in the Lord / to the Lord is really a big key to personal contentment. The blessings of the Lord truly come in so many different ways, it is up to me to discover them and then respond with thankfulness to Him.
May God continue to bless you.
Much love
Suzanne
Thank you my friend, and much blessings to you as well!
Yvette
Blessings to you on Mothers Day the one God allowed and you make me think. Thank you.
Congratulations on “a wonderful son” and thereby, so blessed with good parents – as the grace of God does bless the Nietzen family. Not sure if this is recent news or something you’re sharing with us today. Rejoice in the Lord always and again we say rejoice!
Thank you so much Glenn. Our son is now 22, and working overseas. May the Lord continue to bless your ministry.
As always when you post you give us something that hits home…I love your new site sis it’s very refreshing and inviting. Glad to see you back writing I know you must of been busy…
In my church we sang that song allot and oh how very true are the words..you know sometimes I wonder while we are singing as a whole body do we really take time and let the words of song minister to our souls like we should?
Hi Desiray,
Yes, busy with so many “other things” that have taken up my time, and I hope to be writing more often now. Many blessings to you and your ministry.
Hi Yvette, this post about the blessings of God is so timely. I just got finished listening and singing…
Great is Your mercy towards me
Your loving kindness towards me
Your tender mercies I see
Day after day
Forever faithful towards me
Always providing for me
Great is your mercy towards me
Great is Your grace
You Have to love how God does that… sending confirmations and sending mor blessings! God bless you
Thank you Lori,
Yes, God’s mercy towards us is indeed great.
Blessings to you as well!