Wondering About God’s Blessings

I’ve been wondering today about God’s blessings. I’ve been forewarned by him on several things this month - my car’s tie rods, my need for a re-piping under my home, and more. Without those little warnings, troublesome or not, I might have ignored situations until they were next-to-unfixable.

The piping has been partially fixed. Patiently waiting for the Lord to show me how to fund the whole job. Dealing gently with things like running the kitchen water for a few minutes to let the rusty water go and the clear water in. But at least I know what I’m dealing with.

I realize I am far from a perfect person. I have often criticized others. I gossip occasionally with friends.  I’m not prone to jealousy but I am stubborn. The Lord has to almost bang me on the head to get my attention at times.  There are a few more areas of my life that I really need to change. Still, I am grateful for his patience with me.

Father, I am so grateful for your love and patience with this all-too-human child of yours. Please continue to help me with all the grace and gifts of the spirit that I need. I will continue to try to do better according to your will.