May 11 2008
Counting Blessings
Oftentimes I easily get disappointed when things don’t work out the way I want them to. I grumble and complain about even the smallest of things. I whine a lot, and I get into a sullen mood whenever I don’t get what I want…
Man by nature, they say, is insatiable. We continue to crave for more…and more…and so much more… And I must admit that I am one of these unfortunately disgruntled people who just can’t get enough of anything and everything!
Discontentment sucks the marrow out of us such that we turn into half-dead zombies- devoid of feelings, calloused, unhappy, and without a proper perspective and acknowledgement of the beautiful things in life to be thankful for, cherished and left to be discovered.
When I ponder and really think about it, I can’t help but assent to the fact that as we complete our journey as mere pilgrims in this world, there will always be times of plenitude and times of want. The question now is, how do we respond to these times, especially so with the latter? Are we to grit our teeth and stay dissatisfied? Or do we continue to hope and be grateful of even the littlest of blessings that come our way?
Today, I count my blessings- all of them- one by one. God is faithful indeed! And I am thankful that even if things are scarce and the times hard, "my God will meet all (my) needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)"
"…for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and in every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength." (PHILIPPIANS 4: 11-13)
