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Day 9: Everyday Blessings

Do you ever get struck by how blessed we are with everyday things?  Everyday things such as a hot shower?  A strong cup of coffee?  Or a good book?  The other day, I had to stop and praise the Lord that I could not only read; but thoroughly enjoy the written word.  And not only that – but the fact that I was free from the fear of persecution over what I read.  I have the opportunity to pick up any book I choose and read it.  

The other evening, I was needing a way to settle down and had joked to myself that I could read a chapter in my current book to make me sleepy.  This thought made me stop and think.  It made me think about all of the blessings surrounding that book.  The book is a fictional piece of literature that has been highly praised.  And even though I haven’t found the book all that invigorating – I am still free to choose to read it and able to read it.

How many people have never had the opportunity to read the Bible?  How many people have yearned to read the words of our Lord?  I have His book at my side.  In fact, His word is a keystroke away!  There’s even an App for that!  I do not have to fear reading in His word.  Nor do I struggle with the words.  And because of that; I take His word for granted.  I am nowhere near grateful enough that I have His word; His lessons; His will for my life at the very tips of my fingers.  Every. Day. 


I have been given a love for the written word.  And I pray that in the coming days, I am much more grateful for the ability to read and write with such ease.  I also pray that I am more grateful for the opportunity to open His book whenever I am in need, but also to learn more about my Lord and His will for my life.  I pray we all remember how blessed we are to have His book so near and available for teaching.  #livewithagratefulheart #lent2017 #40daysgrateful
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