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We have talked many times about blessings.  What are blessings?  How do blessings come in and out of our lives?  There are many answers, thoughts and even misconceptions.


Psalm 1:1  NASB

Blessed is the person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!


Matthew 5:3  NASB

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.


The concept of blessing goes in many different directions.  These two verses are the ones that stick out to me when I want a definition, a path, an understanding or even a pursuit of what will help me and those around me know what God says about blessings.


Take these two verses and dig in more.  Notice what we learn.


First, those who lived a blessed life make choices to stay away from the wrong places.  The blessed person doesn’t walk with those who are wicked or not blessed. The blessed person doesn’t hang around with people heading in the wrong direction.  The blessed person stays away from situations and people who lead away from the blessings God has for us.


Second, those who are blessed realize their need for God.  That is truth of being poor in spirit.  We need God.  Stop relying on ourselves or leaning on our thinking.  Learn from God and allow His truth and wisdom to flow in and out of our lives.  That is where the blessings of heaven meet us on earth.  


I choose blessings.  I choose a blessed life.


There are many other thoughts about blessings and being blessed.  There are so many verses that speak of what blessings are and how they come in to our lives.  


Just like this precious little girl, our grand daughter that arrived on Saturday, is a blessing from God.  Just like these verses and others demonstrate God opens our lives to even more.  May we seek those, know them but most of all seek God and His blessings for our lives, for our families and for the places and people where we have influence.


Proverbs 16:20  NASB

One who pays attention to the word will find good, And blessed is one who trusts in the Lord.


James 1:12  NASB

Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

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