I've been in search of ways to bless certain people in my life who are going through a dark time. We have looked before at how God meets us in hardship and blesses us, for instance when we are hungry or thirsty, isolated or sick or in prison, and how we follow in God's footsteps there. But if we are far away, if the main tool we have is words, how do we bless people?
Looking at some things God has done, starting in Genesis:
"I will bless you, and make your name great." (Genesis 12:2):
I can show honor and respect to a person who has lost much of what he once had. I can recognize his dignity. I can make sure that his former acts of kindness and compassion aren't forgotten, and that his new ones are not overlooked.And God blessed the seventh day, and made it holy: because in it he rested from all his work which God created and made. (Genesis 2:3)
Thankfulness is a blessing in itself. Without thankfulness, we have not enjoyed what we have achieved. Even if we have succeeded, it does not satisfy us until we are thankful for it. And if we work, how can we tell when we are done, except when we are satisfied? The one who is not thankful can never rest, can never enjoy, can never take satisfaction in what he has or is or does.
The poor man who has enough
has more than the rich man who is not satisfied.
I'm thankful for your intellect and steadiness, as shown on your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful for your continual encouragement over the years, and the steady stream of links to interesting reads.
ReplyDeleteI'm spending a certain amount of time these days considering what certain other people would be encouraged by ... probably always a good exercise, but sometimes it's more urgent.
Take care & God bless
Anne / WF
God help you!
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