Blessings come in many forms. Then can come instantly they can come slowly over time with joy or with pain. Sometimes we have to gain perspective to see that things were not blessings at the time. When I was a child seeing my great-grandmother die was such pain and I wanted her to be with me all my life. But now I know she experiences no pain, she is sound of mind and is with Jesus.
Things I have asked for throughout my life that weren’t granted I thankful for God just not letting me have these things. A boyfriend, an award, or a title is not what I needed what I needed was God. I treated him like a cosmic Santa-clause as a child and young adult. I just ask for what I wanted and never asked what he wanted.
By denying my request he moved into my life. He did not treat me like a spoiled child handing me what I wanted but as a good father, he knew what was best for me. A good father punishes and grants. He gives us the freedom to make choices and holds us when we hurt ourselves.
God has granted me things in my life that I actually needed. God has given me the ability to get up in the morning when I am depressed. He has given me comfort when I carried the hurt of others with them. He has given me joy beyond compare. God granted me the ability to go to college and to allow me to be able to have opportunities that those who came before me never had.
Though my life is shorter than some here I have seen God move I have seen friends come to salvation and broken lives heal. I am thankful for the things he gives and the things He withheld.
ms. preacher lady 