Each of us has been blessed by God in one way or another. We all have things in our lives that are good.\u00a0 The challenge is that we tend to squander the good things that God has given us.<\/p>\n
Let me give you an example. How many people do you know who are unhealthy, not because of illness, but because of bad lifestyle choices?\u00a0 They either eat too much, or they abuse alcohol or drugs.\u00a0 God gave them a healthy body.\u00a0 But instead of treating that body as a blessing, they misuse it.\u00a0 They don\u2019t appreciate the body God has given them.<\/p>\n
How many married people do you know who don\u2019t appreciate their spouses? God has blessed them with a kind and caring individual to share their life with.\u00a0 But instead of treating that person as valuable, they focus on all the ways they would like that person to change.<\/p>\n
Sometimes God blesses us, and initially we are quite happy. Then we forget that we\u2019ve been blessed.\u00a0 For example, before my husband and I got married, we lived on opposite sides of the country.\u00a0 I missed him terribly when we were apart.\u00a0 I used to think, \u201cIf only we could be together all the time.\u201d\u00a0 Then my husband proposed, and I was blessed with the opportunity to spend my life with him.\u00a0 Now my husband and I are together fulltime.\u00a0 However, I sometimes get irritated with him for silly reasons.\u00a0 I then have to take a step back and remember how lucky I am to be with him every day.\u00a0 I have to remind myself that God has blessed me with a wonderful husband.<\/p>\n
Significantly, it isn\u2019t enough to simply know that we are blessed. In order to fully appreciate our blessings, we need to make the most of them.\u00a0 We need to capitalize on what we\u2019ve been given.<\/p>\n
For instance, you may not live in a mansion. But if you have a roof over your head, then you are blessed.\u00a0 So, take care of where you live.\u00a0 Make it as beautiful as possible.\u00a0 If God has blessed you with a home, then do as much as you can to transform it into something that is peaceful to the mind and inviting to the eyes.<\/p>\n
Perhaps you don\u2019t have the perfect body. Well, here\u2019s a news flash.\u00a0 No one does.\u00a0 Nevertheless, make the most of the body that you\u2019ve been given.\u00a0 Take care of it.\u00a0 Eat healthy food and exercise.\u00a0 Wear clothing that is flattering to your figure.\u00a0 When we care for our appearance and our health, we show God our appreciation for the body he has given us.<\/p>\n
Similarly, you currently may not have the ideal job. However, show God that you are grateful for giving you the opportunity to earn a living.\u00a0 Give your job your best effort.\u00a0 Have a good attitude.\u00a0 And if you are in a job which doesn\u2019t suit your abilities, then look for something else.\u00a0 God has blessed you with skills and talents for a reason.\u00a0 To be used!\u00a0 So if you aren\u2019t in the right job, don\u2019t stay and be unhappy.\u00a0 Be brave and look for something that is right for you.\u00a0 And in the meantime, make the most of your current job by learning as much as you can from the experience.<\/p>\n
This week, consider the ways in which you have been blessed. Think about how you can take those blessings to a new level.\u00a0 The best way to show God that you appreciate what He has done for you is to make the most of your blessings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Each of us has been blessed by God in one way or another. We all have things in our lives that are good.\u00a0 The challenge is that we tend to squander the good things that God has given us. Let me give you an example. How many people do you know who are unhealthy, not…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":593,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-238","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n