Focus

Slow your breathing and become aware of the taking in and letting out of your breath. Focus on putting things aside so you will be open to what God is saying to you today.

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Read

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Reflect

Several years ago, I served as the worship leader at church camp and the closing song I used one evening included the phrase, “I will bless the Lord.”  Following the service, one of the adult staff members came up to me and said, “How can we possibly bless the Lord???  It is the Lord who blesses us!!!”  Though the staff member’s words initially hit me as a criticism of my song selection, they eventually made me stop and wonder – how can we possibly bless the One who sees that we lack no good thing?

               As a parent, I see that my children have everything they need: how do they bless me?  I am blessed when they are obedient, when they are kind, when they give grace, and when they use their words to encourage others.  I am blessed when they do the right thing even when they think no one is watching them.  I am blessed when they come to me with their fears and concerns.  Likewise, our Heavenly Father is blessed when our words, our actions, and our reactions reflect His love, His will, and His heart. 

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Pray

Lord, thank you for providing everything we need and for blessing us daily.  Help us to live in a way that blesses You.  Amen

Go with God!