What does it really mean to be blessed by God?

I am so blessed...

When I hear people say this they usually continue with a list of great things that just happened to them, such as

new job…pay raise…

great husband…smart or athletic (or both) children…

big house…new car…

good health…etc…

I wonder does that mean that people who don’t have those things are not blessed by God.  I am going to explore what the bible has to say about being blessed by God.

Join me as I seek the answer the questions–

                    What does it mean to be blessed by God? 

                    What does being blessed by God look like in my life?

                    Why does God bless me?

                    What should my response be?  

Sherry

Am I Anemic?

After a trip several weeks ago, I miss placed the pill box that had my daily vitamin and calcium tablets in it.  Out of sight out of mind…I soon forgot about the box and pills.  Every once in awhile I would get that nagging feeling that I should look for the box or at least find my pill bottles.  But, of course I quickly brushed aside my concern as I moved on to the next “pressing” problem.

Although I see no immediate health change, for my lack of a daily dose, I am sure the doctor will say my ignoring to take the pills will have a long-range effect on my physical health.

In reality the same can be said for our spiritual health.  If we don’t take time to daily get spiritual nourishment from time with the God, in His word and prayer, we may not see a difference in the short term but over the long term our “spiritual deficiency”  will take a toll on our lives and  relationships.

The truth is we are either growing stronger in our faith and walk with God or are becoming anemic.