Bethlehem Blessing

I got down on my knees and thanked Jesus for his many blessings earlier today. He is amazing, my God–the only God, and my savior.

I like to make sure I am grateful at times when I am not in need of immediate help from the Lord. What I now understand also, is that when we are thankful and we have faith at the same time good things are going to happen. I do believe Jesus wants us to have faith as well as gratitude above all else.

I look around and see the birds, grass, and trees beneath a perfect blue sky, and think about how awesome it all is. God put it all right here for us to enjoy.

Then there’s the burgers, smoothies, and chocolate chip cookies. There are works of art, fast cars, and monkey bars–all here for our happiness.

I thank Jesus for my paints, my computer, and my voice. I try not to forget anything when I am praising him.

The gifts he’s responsible for are not just the ones that make the holidays special. All of them are from Jesus.

James 1:17 reads, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” NKJV

Thank you for reading.

I love you,

Lisa Brown