“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8

17 Blessings

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve had three favorite numbers. I’m not even sure why they’re my favorites, but they’ve been special to me all my life. Floyd was married to me for over 30 years before he knew this. I always told him that I had lots of surprises still in store for him.

One of my favorite numbers is 17. Yesterday was the 17th! When I awoke, one of my first thoughts was that I was going to ask God for 17 blessings—and write them all down. As I started my day, I also started my list. In just a few minutes my list was already way beyond 17! I had a very long list by the end of the day. There is so much to be grateful for!

This reminded me again that I need to have my eyes open and my spiritual antenna up looking for His goodness and His blessings each day. His blessings are all around me—I just need to look for them!

“Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him” (Jeremiah 17:7).

“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need” (Psalm 23:1).

“How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you” (Psalm 31:19).

“Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires; God will satisfy them fully” (Matthew 5:6).

“Thank You, Lord, for Your wonderful blessings… one of which is the prayers being prayed for us. I’m so grateful!”