Tag: Blessed to be a Blessing

Blessed to Be a Blessing

On By vickleaIn Scripture2 Comments

The title to today’s post is not just a group of words I say, but it is a belief that I truly hold. God has blessed me with so many years on earth, years in which I got married, had three children and ten grandchildren. These were all unexpected blessings for me. I am still here on earth, with congestive heart failure, compromised lungs, one kidney and bones that constantly ache. Nevertheless, I am here to do what I can, when I can, for whomever I can. And so are you. Here are some reminders about blessings and some blessings to encourage you.

The last concert I was able to attend before my stroke was with Steven Curtis Chapman and Laura Story was also there. These words are from her song, “Blessings.”

Blessings-Laura Story

A Timeless Blessing

On By vickleaIn gratitude, praise, Scripture, testimony3 Comments

From YouVersion, Daily Encouragement, Day 37

They are words of priestly blessing, for it is part of the work of priests to bless the people: “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites’” (Num. 6:23). One thinks of Melchizedek as he blessed Abraham and of our Lord himself, “a high priest for ever, in the order of Merlchizedek” (Heb. 6:20). “Today,” says Andrew Murray in a memorable comment, “He comes to meet thee, as thou returnest from the battle weary and faint. Bow before Him, and let Him bless thee!”

It is frequently the privilege of Christian ministers to utter these words of blessing – their privilege, but not their sole prerogative, for we believe in the priesthood of all believers. Let them give the words their full meaning, and then the blessers and the blessed will be able to sing.

My Thoughts

I am blessed to be a blessing and thank God daily for His love for me. I saw my nephrologist on Monday and he did the usual lab tests to check my kidney function. I was delighted when the report came back that all of my numbers are in the normal range and my kidney is stable. What a blessing that was to me! And what a blessing each of you who reads my daily thoughts is to me, also! I pray for each of you to know the unfathomable love of the Father and that you, too, may know that you are blessed to be a blessing.