Small Blessings – Ordinary Life
Someone once said that God must like ordinary things because He made so many of them. There is some truth in that statement.
It falls apart when we realize there are no “ordinary” things. Everything that exists in the material world is there because of the will of our omnipotent God.
We often look for God in the big things. While He does incredible miracles in the big stuff, you can frequently see His loving hand in the everyday things.
Recently, the key fob for my car died. I tried replacing the battery several times to no avail. I called the dealer and was quoted $950 + tax to replace it. Ouch, that’s a thousand bucks I didn’t budget for.
I tried local locksmiths. None of them could do a European fob, but I did get a recommendation for a mobile locksmith. I called the fellow and was quoted $550. Still ridiculously expensive, but my only option.
He arrived and took the fob apart. I had been replacing it with the wrong battery. Those round button-type batteries come in varying thicknesses, and the ones I used were too thin. Cost $80 for the service call plus a battery.
He could have just agreed the fob was dead, and I would have paid the $550 without question. God had sent a locksmith with integrity. Still costly for a simple mistake, but I gladly paid.
Big blessing in ordinary life. When I shared that story with our community group a couple of weeks ago, many people also shared stories of big blessings in ordinary life.
We might see a “big” miracle once or twice in our lifetime, but the small blessings come every day. Look for them. Celebrate them. Praise God for them.
Small blessings happen even in tough times. Watching for them can make us grateful.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever.Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever… Psalm 136:1-3
Give thanks even for the small blessing and praise His name.
Hallelu Yah (Praise God)
Be blessed,
Kevin
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