Discovering the Power of Agape Love

Chapter 28: The Blessings

Chapter 28: The Blessings
Music: Blessings by Laura Story

Main Verse: 2 Corinthians 9:8 ESV
[8] And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.

A favor coming from above. It is also a way to be closer to God. Did you know that the original meaning of bless is to consecrate or sanctify by a religious rite; make or pronounce holy. Being blessed is a gratitude and receiving a joy coming from the Lord that gives kindness and miracle to anyone.

Anyone wants it. Some of us, once they have a blessing they become the best version of themselves. Trully, it has an impact on each character that highlights the good side of it. If I will describe it, these are the things that I am praying and waiting for. When it happens, it is unexpected and I know it is God's will.

In my journey, I received a lot of blessings in my life. Whether it is small or big, but I am grateful because I know whatever it is God has a reason and He has a purpose to it.

Everything has a reason. No matter what trials of tribulations we go through, they are part of a person's strength and stability. Blessings are a reward to anyone who believes that God is with us no matter what trials we had.

Every pain that we have, it reminds us that after this hard momentum, there are blessings that will come. From that, the word 'God bless' is now meaningful for me. You are saying goodbye with conviction of positivity and encouragement that you will receive a miracle.

Aside from that, the blessings of the Lord always bring hope, satisfaction and joy to our lives.

This is also something that no one can steal. A blessing that brings only joy throughout the day.

Some blessings don't come immediately. Some blessings come spontaneously, but whatever blessings we hope for. I believe that, whether good or bad, it is God's will. Why do I say that? Because there are bad events that teach us to grow stronger and develop our abilities. Not all blessings are about happiness, sometimes blessings are about continuing the journey that you have right now.

Blessings are not about the situations, it is more about you. How you continue or give up the things that you hold on.

Believe and trust in the Lord and to yourself that you can make it. Remember that God gives earthly and spiritual blessings.

And being Christian isn't easy. A lot of judgement , rejections and questions that will be received. However, I have gathered 30 blessings from the book of Ephesians.

If you need this, read His word.

1.Chosen by God (1:4)

2.Adopted by God (1:5; 2:19)

3.Accepted before God (1:6)

4.Forgiven of sins (1:7)

5.Know God's will (1:9)

6.Eternal Inheritance (1:11)

7.Salvation (1:13)

8.Sealed by the Spirit (1:13; 2:38)

9.Wisdom (1:17)

10.Knowledge of God (1:17)

11.Alive with Jesus (2:1, 5)