Blessings Abound

Today I was reminded of looking for blessings from God in the little things! I had the honor of spending the day with my 94 year old great aunt today in Lewisburg, TN to celebrate her birthday. Her name is Annie Pearl...and the cute name fits her cute and sassy personality. I am convinced that her longevity is due to a positive outlook on life and a desire to "never be too old to do anything". Today as we sat and talked, the ever present topic of the economy came up. Annie Pearl was quick to jump into the conversation and remind us that she had already lived through one Depression and that we would survive this one too. It is so easy to get caught up in politics and the federal government and all the things that we don't agree with or don't like, but today I was reminded that we are held NOT in our OWN hands, but in HIS. This is a time, more than ever, to remind those in our circles of influence who may not be believers, that there is a greater purpose in life. In other words, to encourage those around us to have an Eternal perspective. Whatever the trial may be that each of us are undoubtedly going through, that trial is just a patch in the masterpiece of a quilt that God is weaving in our lives. God truly delights in us as His creation and wants us to prosper and succeed. It took my great aunt Annie Pearl, in her 94 years of wisdom to remind me without coming right out and saying it, that I indeed have so many things to count as blessings. No matter if our 401K has decreased by a whole lot, it doesn't matter, because through Him and His providence, we will get through this. Thank you Annie Pearl for this day! It was truly wonderful!