In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will (NIV)
Ephesians 1:11
I find it very appropriate that I felt the first Blessing to post is “God has a plan for my life”.
I dedicated my life to Jesus in 1994. It has been an amazing transformation from top to bottom. I grew up knowing Jesus as a distant figure for most of my life. Well, as we know with distant friends, we lose touch with them. By the time I was in college, I was about as far away from the Lord as possible – It was only years later did He finally get my attention (or should I say I finally paid attention to what He was saying)
Once I started listening to Him, he would change me from the inside out. He would start to reveal his perfect will for my life – He would challenge me, test me, and show me that “I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13)
Things that were not on my radar would start to fly into view, and sometimes acting timidly or just jumping in head first, I learned to trust Him in everything: Get married? Raise a family? Start a business? Start another business sharing how many blessings we have? Raise my hands during praise and worship!! Read a bible – by choice!!! All seemed impossible back then, but now are part of the man that God wanted me to be.
God has picked us out one by one to do amazing things for His kingdom here on earth. I feel like he has a really big play book for each and every one of us – inside there are pages and pages of excercises, notes, and lists of all of these things He has lined up for us to do!
I have seen His hand move mightily in my life, and He has given me a pretty cool peek at some of things ahead!!
Imagine what your play book looks like? Just ask Him today!
Blessings Counted!
Michael Connelly
Amen
MIchael, what a wonderful pleasure to hear from you and your new business. I pray God will greatly bless you, INDEED!!! It does my heart good to see and hear how you have grown in God. I always knew you were special, I think that is why I loved you so much, just like a mother. I pray you and family are doing well. I’m doing great for which I always give God the glory. I would not be here today if it were not for God’s mercy and love. Love, Margie
Dear Michael:
What a wonderful blog and site. It is very important to realize the daily blessings bestowed upon us. We should strive to see the good things that happen every day and to give thanks. Usually, people only dwell on what is irritating or upsetting to them. The don’t seem to dwell in the positive things in life.
Kitty
Michael,
Thank you for reminding us of the great blessings we have. So glad to hear that things are going well for you. Do miss seeing everyone. Pray that you and your family are doing well. Marla