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The title of this post might surprise you. But, as someone who started her marriage and mothering feeling un-blessed, I know that sometimes you have to actually learn how to feel blessed.
After 15 years of marriage and nearly 14 years of parenting, I can now look back and say with confidence it took a complete change of heart to see my family and my home as a blessing…a change of heart only God could have given. I had to learn to not only LOVE my family, but to LIKE my family.
I had to learn to feel blessed.
When the Lord placed Psalm 127 in front of me and opened my eyes to its words, I remember spending hours pondering the notion that children are a blessing and a reward. I certainly did not treat them that way. In fact, I was almost convinced my then 3 year old son was the naughtiest child on the planet and spent his waking hours crafting up ways to terrorize our home.
Looking back, I realize he wasn’t naughty at all.
He was 3.
I had expectations that were so outrageous and unattainable for both my children and my husband, that there was absolutely no way they could ever meet them to my satisfaction.
I didn’t feel blessed because I didn’t recognize my blessings.
How easy it is to focus on the negative. We see only that which distresses us. We keep meticulous records of wrongs and then wonder why our home feels tense and troubled.
We must turn from this way of life and begin to see the blessings before us!
How do you begin to see the blessings that surround you so that you begin to see peace in your home?
Be in the Word. The Psalms are among my favorite passages for teaching an attitude of blessing and being blessed.
Be forgiving. The bitterness and strife caused by unforgiveness will steal your peace and cause your eyes to be blind to the blessings around you.
Be joyful. Rejoice in the Lord! He HAS blessed you.
Be aware. Watch for His blessings. Ask Him to open your eyes to His blessings.
Be thankful. A thankful heart sees blessings in the little things and praises the Lord for His faithfulness.
Now look around you and be blessed!
Suanna says
I’ve been enjoying this series. This is the perfect time of year for talking about having a peaceful home.
momto9 says
So totally true…so much is in our perspective!
Sarah says
Really enjoyed reading this! This is great advice to take to heart and put into action!
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Cosette says
Hello,
I’ve been reading through your website and came across this post today. I checked for the “Cherish your Children” worksheet on Facebook, but it is not longer up. I was wondering if there is any other way I could get it. That is something I really struggle with and was hoping your worksheet could help. Thanks for your time!