Blessings

Another day, another dollar.
It's just a cliche.
What I think is more appropriate, is
Another day, another experience.

Everyday is filled with new experiences. Sometimes it is the most mundane things that we do in our day, but it has never happened that way and never will again. Life is like that. It throws things at you that you would never expect. That's just like God though. He is always doing things that I expect to happen even with the crazy life that I have. There are constantly things that God just allows to happen and I'm like, "Oh, alright, kewl." What else can we do? Just take it for what it is worth and move on.

This whole trip has been like that. I'm on my final week of traveling and to say I'm exhausted is a severe understatement. I'm ready to be home. But at the same time, I am so glad to be here with my beautiful friend Sarah, on the week of her wedding.

One major thing that I realized that God has been teaching me is about how he has blessed me. Every point in this trip he has shown me his goodness, faithfulness and love. But even more so, he has shown me how he has so richly blessed me in ways that I forget about and take for granted.

I have an incredible family that is caring, loving and so much fun.
I have the best bosses at the church.
I have awesome coworkers.
I have a running car.
I have phenomenal friends.
I have mega sweet Superman stuff.
I have a cell phone that I love.
I get the opportunity to travel.
And most importantly, I have Jesus.


These are just a few things that I know God has blessed me with, there are so many more. But what I tend to forget is how good I have it. As people, and as Americans, we are constantly looking for the next great thing. We are quick consumers. And we forget about the blessings we have. In Northern Ireland, I definitely gained perspective. I take so much of my life for granted, cause that is just how it has been.

The reality is, we need to thank God for the blessings he has given us. 

We need to thank him for the trials, because they develop perseverance. 

We need to thank him for our friends. 

We need to thank him for our families. 

Even a midst the craziness, there are things we can thank him for. 

My challenge to you is to thank God for the blessings in your life. 

If it is as simple as breathing, thank him for that. 

Cause you're still living.