Blessed ~

Next week is Gabriel’s second birthday – 2!...I can’t believe he is going to be 2! – Seems like yesterday that both of them were born. .. Gabriel is not yet old enough to tell Nana and Pops what he wants for his birthday – Becka sends me a list of things we would like and what he needs – at this age it is still okay to buy coats and pajamas – in a year or two, that certainly will not be the case, he will definitely bring his wants and desires to us. Once they know that their birthday is coming up, I know they will be able to express what they want, color, size etc. Of course, we as grandparents will want to get them whatever is on their list. We want to bless them ~

As God’s children, God also wants to bless us. But, am I ready to receive these blessings? Am I ready to understand HOW to receive God’s blessings? I believe that the key to receiving God’s blessings is to seek God himself rather than just the treasures He has to give. Do I approach God with an empty basket rather than an open heart? Do I tell Him what I need and wait for the bin to be filled? I believe an open heart says – “God, I just want more of you.”  - Psalms 34:8 says – “God is good” – James 1:17 – says, that “HE” is the source of every good and perfect gift.  We as grandparents desire to give our grandchildren what they need, and sometimes ….what they want! ~ God’s nature is giving blessings from His storehouse, but He wants us to seek Him above all else. ~


Psalms 34: 8-10 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!  Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him.