Big Blessing

Over the years I’ve been blessed more than I deserve for sure. I am so thankful for my big family. I have multitudes of dear friends and acquaintances that have blessed my life in so many ways. I have been blessed with possessions as well. I can’t possibly count all of my blessings.

The past 10 years or so have been a bit different though. I don’t remember the date when I decided to get up early to spend time with the Lord in His Word. This one decision has changed my perspective on everything else. He continues to speak into my life and shape my heart every day as I set aside this time to hear from Him.

This morning I read how important obedience is to the Lord. He wants my commitment to follow His plans, respect His boundaries – to trust Him with the every day choices. Check this out…

8 The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The Lord your God will bless you in the land he is giving you.

9 The Lord will establish you as his holy people, as he promised you on oath, if you keep the commands of the Lord your God and walk in obedience to him. (Deuteronomy 28:8-9 NIV)

I will have to do battle with my sinful nature for as long as I live. I will often choose what I want over what He wants. I will choose my way over His way. I want to keep His commands and walk in obedience before Him.

I’m so thankful that His Spirit in me convicts and leads me back to His way.

I’m so thankful for His patience with me.

I’m so thankful for His mercy and grace.

I’m speechless to try to thank Him for His Love.

I am such a blessed man. I feel like I have the blessing of God all over my life.

Pressing On!

Dwayne