COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS; DO NOT TAKE THEM FOR GRANTED
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS; DO NOT TAKE THEM FOR GRANTED
The Rock Teaching Ministry Read: Psalm 127:3-5
Meditation verse:
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward” (Psalm 127:3).
As I reflected on this movie, I recalled I had been on a phone conversation with one of my girls just before I saw the movie and she had ended our conversation with “bye mum, I love you”. I also recalled the many times I had heard words like “thank you, mum”, “bye mum”, “good morning mum” and “I love you mum” from my children. Was I overwhelmed with joy like the couple in the movie? Did I see it as a big deal? If truth be told, the correct answer is no. I had heard those words so many times, I had begun to take them for granted. I did not have to beg God for a child or wait for several years to get one. He had blessed me with four without my asking. I was grateful to Him but over the years, have I not began to take these blessings for granted?
I learnt a valuable lesson that day as I pondered on the story line of that movie. I learnt never to take anything or anyone in my life for granted. Every role that I occupy is a privilege and a blessing. I am blessed to be the wife of a good man. I am blessed to be the mother of four adorable children. I am blessed to be a daughter, sister, friend, and child of God. And I am not taking any of these for granted. You shouldn’t either.
IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Oke Chinye.
Have you asked Jesus Christ to come into your heart?
He says in Mathew 11:28, “come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” He longs to give you rest."
Would you like to do so now? Here’s a prayer you can say:
Dear Jesus, I believe that You died to save me from all my sins. Today, I invite you into my heart and I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Please forgive all my sins and help me to live my life for You.
If you prayed this prayer, send me an email at rockteachingministry@gmail.com
I would love to pray with you personally and send you a copy of my book; ‘Living the Life’ to encourage you as you begin your new life in Christ.
