Seeing Blessings

Look at your blessings instead of your problems

 

Some days, I don’t appreciate my life.  I allow the everyday annoyances to get to me.  I allow the petty disagreements with people that I love to bother me.  And I allow the outside world to influence my mood.  I think that my problems are massive. I think that my issues are insurmountable.  I honestly feel sorry for myself for no good reason.  It is embarrassing to admit this, but it is the truth.

 

I let these silly things bother me until I hear something that puts my life and its petty grievances into perspective. Today was one of those days.  I received news that someone I knew had lost their third child to congenital heart disease.  I cannot imagine what that must be like.  And frankly, I hope I never have to.  I feel immense sorrow for her as a Mother losing her beloved child.  Sometimes it seems like prayers are inadequate in certain circumstances.  But that is all I have to offer for her. 

 

I cannot change what she is going through.  I cannot change her grief.  But, I can change me.  I can appreciate my family today.   I can be kind today.  I can show love to people today.  Sometimes the most important thing we can take out of great tragedy is an appreciation of what we are already blessed with.  So. if you find you are struggling today with your problems, count your blessings instead.  Because there is always someone out there who would appreciate your life and your circumstances.  That person would gladly trade places with you.  And they would clearly see the blessings that you are having trouble recognizing.