DailyConnections.net

TUESDAY THOUGHT 7/29/08

July 29, 2008 on 12:41 pm | By John Ingrisano | In Faith & Forgiveness | No Comments

The Blessings Jackpot

Man, I hate to admit it, but it’s not all about me.  I know, I pray for the sale of my house; I pray for that next financial windfall; I pray for relief from the aches and pains of middle age (can’t wait to see how old age feels!); I pray that those who have betrayed/hurt/snubbed/annoyed me get a good swift kick in the donkey.  But, really, if I’m over the age of six, maybe it’s not all about me.  I know, what a stunning revelation!

Maybe, just maybe, I’m not here to hit the blessings jackpot (He who dies with the most blessings wins!?) or to expect favors from God, and then (and this is the fun, oh-so-sorry-for-myself part) to get furious — “God, you let  me down!”  — when I don’t get everything my way.  

My point:  Well, guess what?  I know I’m over the age of six.  I’m (allegedly, at least) a responsible adult.  So, maybe, just maybe, it’s about helping others, serving the Lord and helping some other unfortunate soul get a break.  I know that when we do that, that’s when we hit the blessings jackpot.  Funny how things work.  Enjoy the blessings of this day. — jri

“For such is the will of God, that by doing
good you should put to silence the ignorance
of foolish men.  Live as freemen, yet not using
your freedom as a cloak for malice but as
servants of God.  Honor all men; love the
brotherhood; fear God; honor the king.”
        –    St. Peter
               (1 Peter 2:15-17)