At times in our life, things can become so hectic and chaotic that we forget to see the tiny miracles and blessings in our life. Our Heavenly Father is so aware of us and what we are dealing with day to day. He wants us to be happy and he wants the best for us. As we make our journey through life, we will have bad days. We will have disappointments and frustrations. There will be times we may want to give up. Stop! Look around and try to see the positive. Try to look at a horrible situation in a positive light. I promise, you will find good in every situation. Sometimes it may take a bit of deeper digging to see and understand. But our Heavenly Father will never leave us alone.
The following song is one of my favorites:
I Saw God Today
By George Straight
Just walked down the street to the coffee shop
Had to take a break
I'd been by her side for 18 hours straight
Saw a flower growin' in the middle of the sidewalk
Pushin' up through the concrete
Like it was planted right there for me to see
The flashin' lights
The honkin' horns
All seemed to fade away
In the shadow of that hospital at 5:08
I saw God today
I've been to church
I've read the book
I know he's here
But I don't look
Near as often as I should
Yeah, I know I should
His fingerprints are everywhere
I just slowed down to stop and stare
Opened my eyes and man I swear
I saw God today
Saw a couple walkin' by they were holdin' hands
Man she had that glow
Yeah I couldn't help but notice she was startin' to show it
Stood there for a minute takin' the sky
Lost in that sunset
Splash of amber melted in the shades of red
I've been to church
I've read the book
I know he's here
But I don't look
Near as often as I should
Yeah, I know I should
His fingerprints are everywhere
I just slowed down to stop and stare
Opened my eyes and man I swear
I saw God today
Got my face pressed up against the nursery glass
She's sleepin' like a rock
My name on her wrist
Wearin' tiny pink socks
She's got my nose, she's got her mama's eyes
My brand new baby girl
She's a miracle
I saw God today
My own current trials (just to name a few):
- Still living the single life when I am ready to move forward to marriage & family
- Hernia #2 - scheduled for surgery in 2 weeks (making surgery #9)
- Stressed because of personal training test & knowledge I have to retain to pass it
- Continuing effects from my brain injury 3 1/2 years ago
- Our dog went missing, cried on & off all weekend
- Never-ending bills that just keep coming my way & school and car debt
- Ongoing stomach issues bringing a variety of symptoms every day
Blessings I have seen in my life:
- Strength to make it through each day (even in pain)
- Amazing family whom I love oh, so, very much!
- Great technology and incredible doctors doing all they can to help me
- Increased knowledge as I study
- Prayer answered and Rex returned home
- Ability to pay every bill that I am faced with each month as I pay tithing first
- I live in beautiful America, have a good home to stay in, great education, and awesome support from family and friends!
Try to look more closely for those times where God has blessed your life. See his hand in helping you to be successful and strengthened. Think positive! I know that as you do this, life will seem so much better and you will have so much more to live for! Take each challenge one step at a time and just think how much stronger you will be in the end!
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