It amazes me what the human spirit can get through. What we are able to overcome and grow from. Whatever is thrown our way, we are able to bounce back from.
That’s because we are blessed by God. God made us in His image. We’ve been going through some very hard times over the past couple of months.
But God has also blessed us. It may be harder for some to see their blessings right now, but if you stop, be still for a moment and look around you, you’ll see blessings everywhere.
He wakes us up every day. And we wake up in a home. We have food to eat. We have water to drink, clothes to wear and the love of family and friends.
Several months ago, when we were first hearing about the pandemic and we were all ordered to stay home, it seemed as if all of a sudden, we had woken up on a different planet.
The only thing on the news was the possible effects of this virus on our Country and across the world. It became scary for us to turn on the television.
The stay at home orders remained in place for months. We missed out on Easter and Mother’s Day. It was hard on us, especially people who have older parents.
And when we thought things were getting better and places were beginning to open back up, spikes in cases began occurring all over the Country. Most of us weren’t able to celebrate Father’s Day with our father.
The Country has also been dealing with great unrest. This unrest, combined with the pandemic, has created so much stress for us.
We just have to remember: No matter how stressed you are, remember how blessed you are. The more grateful you are, the more blessings you will have.
Happiness is not about getting what you want all the time. It’s about loving what you have and being grateful for it.
Be thankful for the people God has placed in your life. Each and every one is there for a reason. God doesn’t make mistakes with the people He gives you.
If you still have a job, you’re blessed. Millions have lost their jobs. And some will never get them back because the businesses where they worked will not reopen.
If you have the ability to help others, you’re blessed. You have something that someone out there needs. Share your blessings with others.
So, we can look at all the stressful situations around us and allow the stress to define us, or we can choose to feel blessed. I, for one, am choosing to feel blessed. And I am so thankful for my blessings.
Sending you blessings of love, gratitude and prayer from Sterrett, Alabama!
Charity M. Richey-Bentley
You are so right. Thank you for sharing. Have a beautiful and blessed day.
Thank you so much
Thank you for being here.
God bless you.
Charity
Thank you so much 4 your wonderful comments. They are right on track. With our up coming elections everyone is veering up r a battle no matter the outcome. My heart breaks that our country b.s. fallen so far away from God.Our pastor taught on the difference between what the early church did by having all things considered as common. Dividing everything and giving to those as they had need freely and lovingly. As verses Socialism. Where someone rules over everything and desires who gets what. A big difference. I pray people make the right decision. Thank you God bless you 4 your column.
Thank you for your WONDERFUL words
Amen to that my friend
God bless you.
Charity
Amen and amen thank you
ThaNk you for your response!
You are so right,we all need to be tha.kful for all of our blessings.
Well said. Amen.
Thank you for being here. God Bless you.
Charity
I agree. Thankful for this post.
Thank you for being here and thank you for praying with us.
Charity
Jean Flores thank you for reminding me how blessed I am
Thank you for being here and praying with us.
Charity
Thank you for sharing your blessings. I so need them today.
Good morning my Darlin Angels, have a blessed day
God bless you and thank you for being here.
Charity
There is so much truth in this
Amen.
Amen, thank God everyday. He supplies our needs, not always what we want. He promised us our NEEDS. Thank you Father.
You’re absolutely right. He supplies all our needs.
God bless you.
Charity
Thank you for your words of encouragement. I chose to hold onto God . He has never failed me
You are right. He has never failed any of us.
God bless you.
Charity
Enjoy your posts. Thank you…
I’m so glad you are here. Thank you.
Charity
Everything was Spot On. God has Blessed Me and My Family. We are All Very Great-full. God is Good. Wishing Blessings for All🙏
Thank you for being here.
God bless you.
Charity
Just let go and let God rule what you do and you will realize you can more than survive in this, the world view.
Amen.
God bless you.
Charity
Thank you for sharing. We are very fortunate to receive so many blessings.
We give our thanks in Jesus name. Amen
Amen. God bless you.
Charity
My husband and I are elderly with grown children that live 500 miles away. We hardly ever hear from them nor receive cards on birthdays. I send cards and as much as our budget will allow to the grandkids. They only know us as voices on the other end of the phone. I miss my family but I won’t go live back where they are because of a lot of very bad memories. God has placed me here in Virginia to be part of something bigger than myself. Please remember your elders and call them often. Life is too short to forget the ones who raised you.
You are so right. If you will allow me, I will send you cards.
If you will send me an email to cmrbentley001@gmail.com, you
can privately send me your mailing address.
I am keeping you in my prayers.
God bless you.
Charity
Amen. I am so blessed that I do hear from mine on a daily basis!! THANK YOU GOD FOR BLESSING SO MUCH FOR MY CHILDREN AND GRAND CHILDREN. SHAME ON YOU IF YOU DONT KEEP IN TOUCH OF THE ONES WHO GAVE YOU LIFE AND NOURISHED YOU AND WAS ALWAYS THERE WHEN YOU WERE SICK OR HUNGRY. JUST THINK OF WHERE YOU WOULD BE NOW IF IT WERE NOT FOR THEM. GOD GAVE US PARENTS TO LOVE THEM LIKE THEY LOVED US. LOVE THEM WHILE YOU STILL HAVE THEM!! MAY GOD TOUCH YOUR HEARTS AND SOFTEN THEM.
You are so right. TY for sharing😊
Thank you so much and thank you for being here.
God bless you.
Charity
Thanks for sharing your comments. Under quarantine since March 13 and I’m getting restless along with others. But thank goodness I believe in God. Once again telling all my friends be safe, hugs kisses thank you for listening and Carrie it really helps
You’ve come too far to let the loneliness and restlessness take hold of you.
Better days are coming.
God bless you.
Charity
Thanks. My only hope now is God. I know he will send a helpers to bless me.
Yes, He will. You are in my prayers.
God bless you.
Charity
It is very hard being completely alone during this time. The stress gets overwhelming then I read you and I can breathe again. Thank you 🙏
How kind of you. Thank you so much.
Remember, you are NEVER alone.
God bless you.
Charity
Beautiful devotional! Very uplifting! Thank you. May the Lord bless all those who are ministered to by your devotionals, Charity. Have a wonderful 4th of July everyone. Nancy – Wagoner, OK
Thank you so much!
God bless you.
Charity
This is good, thank you, every time I am feeling no good I will read this, I hope I can save this because I will read it over and over thank you for sending this message, God bless you all and our Country
I am so glad it helped you.
God bless and keep you.
Charity
Amen Charity!
Thank you for those encouraging and uplifting words of hope. God is in my life and has blessed my family. I ask ask for his guidance everyday to help me share my blessings with others.
God bless you and your family!
Thank you for being here.
God bless you.
Charity
So true. You should always do the right thing. Even if it’s only you that knows
Yes. Thank you for being here.
Charity
Thank you for wise words of wisdom. Look around and appreciate what you have. Thank you
Yes. Amen.
God bless you.
Charity
That was a very enlightening posting.
I like horsemafia.org. I believe what God’s word says. I have to keep the faith. When my faith gets a little weak I remember John 20:24-29 and Hebrews chapter 11. I love my Heavenly Father and His children. Have a blessed day. 💖🙏☺️
Like this one to and god bless everyone in the world
Thank you for being here.
God bless you.
Charity
Sending you love and blessings from Sydney Australia
Thank you Charity for that post. Here lately I’ve needed something inspirational. I’ve been praying a lot family and friends along with praying for our Country. God is always with me.
Amen and Thankyou for the reminder. Well said. I can relate and I am blessed. We all need to read this thanks for sharing. I am blessed. I have some family in the home with me.
Thank for these Words of encouragement! For that is what they are. I feel blessed by the Lord! Even through iI have Parkinson’s And have had it for 10 plus years. HE has blessed me with a Great caregiver, my husband , a great family , and a great church family! I do not know what I would do without them!
Amen. No matter what your day is going to be like don’t let your stress get you down. Get out and bring your day a happy day..
I am. Feeling Blessed too!
And hope I can find some way to share my blessing with someone else 🙃’!
I just love this enlightening column it really keep you up on others lives letting you know how you can be encouraged and how you may encourage someone who is lonely this a great way to brighten an otherwise bored day God bless of you Keep your hand in God’s hand and it’ll be alright.
Thanks for sharing this. I forget about being blessed for one and living in the nightmare this virus has caused and everyday life. So thank you for reminding me whats truly important. Gussie Hall
Amen thank the Lord for being with me. I lost my son in July 7 2020. And then my husband in December 1st 2020. I thank the Lord every day.
Thanks for these wonderful words of encouragement! We may leave God, but He will never leave us! He is always there for us!!
Yes, He is always with us.
Thank you for being here.
Charity