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I wish I knew where this originally came from.
A few weeks ago I shared my feelings towards regret. Basically, I don’t like it. I feel that God puts us in places for a season for our growth. On Sunday, my pastor shared that we tend to think blessings are the “good things” that happen in our life, but blessings tend to be things/situations that have the most growth potential. Much like this song from Laura Story (which is, incidentally, named Blessings)
I can’t tell you how much the Erma Bombeck quote fits into my life right now. I want my life, the good and the bad, to mean something. I want to draw closer to God and bring others with me. Know what I mean?
On a day like today we look back and reflect on our lives 11 years ago. We remember where we were, what we were doing.
Do we count that time as a blessing?
I can’t help but think of all the first responders who literally gave all they had to save others.
I can’t help but think of my dad, who on September 12th was struck by a car while on his motorcycle. He was on his way to give blood.
Do we count these hard times as blessings?
4 comments:
I'm sorry to hear about your father's accident, especially out of an act of kindness. I have family that left NY just before Sept 11th...I think the entire world was impacted in some respect and I hope that those of us still standing have grown to a better place because of our blessings. I don't want to live with regrets either, so I have to work on living each day to the fullest because we never know what tomorrow brings. Take care.
oh goodness. so sorry to hear about your dad :( love your blog though!
new follower from the GFC Blog Hop :) Lovely and inspiring blog and especially poignant post. SO sorry about your father. How tragic.
Such a good post. I love that song. One of my favorites. So sorry to hear about your dad though. {HUGS}
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