Blessings

Sunday at church was the blessing of the backpacks.  Now coming from the Baptist church this was a little odd to me but turns out it was a chance to pray over the students, teachers, administrators and parents before the school year and that is just fine by me.  Afterwards, our pastor spoke about blessings.  Let me be very honest.  I have always been a bit confused on this topic.  There are many that simply replace thankful with blessed or say "I'm so blessed because..." insert bragging moment here and then of course there are the official blessings used in church.  And don't forget the southern woman who uses "Bless your/her heart!"  Don't get me started on what I believe many women actually mean when they use this phrase ;)  And last but most on my mind is when you are in a situation that seems very dim and someone says in time this will be a wonderful blessing.  

How about this one?  A blessing is when Heaven reaches down to touch the earth and in those small moments we see His hand.  Not our hand but His.  Nice work Pastor John.  I finally got it!

Obviously we see His hand in EVERY child that is born.  Truly one of the biggest blessings.  But, lately I have seen His hand in small circumstances each day.  A text or call from friend, a dinner delivered, our church staff, a generous offer for help, a beautiful bouquet of flowers and so much more.  Just about the time I think I can't move forward any longer...BAM!...a blessing, His hand, Heaven reaching down to earth.  So thank you to everyone who is loving and praying and helping us.  And thank you to those who we haven't seen in years or saw yesterday who took the time to comment on our "big" news. He is clearly using you to bless. 

Much love,

Becky