Luck or Blessing?

Clark: Since this is Aunt Bethany's 80th Christmas, I think she should lead us in the saying of Grace.
Aunt Bethany:  What, dear?
Nora Griswold: Grace!
Aunt Bethany: Grace? She passed away thirty years ago.
Uncle Lewis: They want you to say Grace.
[Bethany shakes her head in confusion]
Uncle Lewis: The BLESSING!
Aunt Bethany: [they all pose for prayer] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands/ One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Clark: Amen.

- scene from Christmas Vacation

Most people associate the word blessing with the act of giving thanks for the meal they are about to partake. But there is so much more to the word blessing.

This past week I was able to experience a once-in-a-lifetime moment; one that will go down in Chicago sports history as one of the most memorable games ever. And I have the privilege to say I was there. A game 7 playoff hockey game between 2 arch rivals, the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit RedWings. A game that was decided in overtime. You can't get any more climatic than that for a game 7.

Some folks called me lucky to go and experience such a thrill. But one of my best friends said it best, she simply said, "You are blessed!" And I am thankful that she is someone who gets it.

For those of us who are followers of Christ we should know that it isn't about luck or carrying a rabbits foot, a 4 leaf clover, or having a horseshoe in the pocket. It's about following Christ, doing the work that He expects us to carry out to reach more people to Christ, but more importantly, it's about worshiping and loving Christ daily whether our lives are up or down.
And that is how I believe blessings overtake over us.

When we truly come before Him and make a  conscious effort to seek His face in worship and prayer as we are asked to do, blessings overtake us; as long as we are seeking Him just to be in His presence to feel His glory.

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. ³⁴ Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. (Mathew 6:33,34)

I have truly been blessed and overtaken with many blessings the last 2 months and I believe it is the result of my wanting to be in His presence more through worship and seeking after His face. And within these past 2 months of blessings God reminded of my work and love for Him through this piece of scripture:

For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do. (Hebrews 6:10)

If you are searching for miracles and blessings, seek after God first without ever wanting anything more. Sing to yourself and to Him:

Jehovah Jirah
My Provider
You are more than enough for me

If you can sing this and live this everyday, miracles happen.

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