Blessings For Hire

The most peaceful time!

Dear Daddy,

Am I blessed? I want to be! Someone told be that God will bless me if I do what he says. That is like when you give me presents for being good, right? I think I should do what God says then. If blessings are like presents, I think I should. I like presents and I think I would like blessings too.

Love Always,

Your Son

Dear Son,

Yes, you are blessed with every breath you take, with every ray of son you take in, and every second the clock ticks by. But son, do you think that only "good" children receive blessings? Would you not agree that life itself is a blessing and that even the least of humanity receives it?

Indeed, when man turns away from wicked ways and toward his Father, the blessing seem to flow more abundantly. But this is just a mirage. Even the best children are not immune to the sufferings associated with growing.

It is wonderful that you want to do well by your Father but do not mistake blessings, or presents as you call them, for rewards of service. Blessings are not for sale nor can one earn more blessings by doing good. Blessing are offered equally to all. The problem is not the blessings prevalent, or lack thereof, in ones life. It is ones ability to recognize a blessing when it is present. Sometimes they are disguised cleverly but they are always there. One must simply open his eyes and heart to discover them.

Eternal Love,

Your Father

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