Feeling Blessed

Give all your worries to him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

"I cast all my cares upon You. I lay all of my burdens down at your feet. And anytime I don't know what to do, I will cast all my cares upon you."

I remember singing this song as a child, not sure of it's deep meaning, but singing it with all my heart. Now, I sing it, knowing its meaning, and tears fill my eyes. the meaning of this simple song is so big; so true.

These past few days I have challenged myself to thank God for the things in my life that go unnoticed often. Yesterday was a bit more challenging than Monday. I want to make sure that this becomes a habit in my life for two reasons. One, because I think it is important to thank God for what He has given us. It is our way of acknowledging His power and being. And two, it is a way to stay connected to Him continually throughout the day. And both of these things I truly want!

This morning I am overwhelmed with emotion...not quite sure why, but I know I feel blessed and I am thankful! I know that God carries my burdens and anxieties for me and I know that He will remain faithful!

I ask the Father with his great glory to give you the power to be strong in your spirits. He will give you that strength through his Spirit. I pray that Christ will live in your hearts because of your faith. I pray that your life will be strong in love and be built on love. And I pray that you and all God’s holy people will have the power to understand the greatness of Christ’s love—how wide, how long, how high, and how deep that love is. Christ’s love is greater than anyone can ever know, but I pray that you will be able to know that love. Then you can be filled with everything God has for you. Ephesians 3:16-19

Thank the Lord for his faithful love
    and for the amazing things he does for people.
Offer sacrifices of thanks to him.    Sing with joy about all that he has done. 
Psalm 107:21-22