All His Gifts by Anonymous
James 1:17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.
Think about your life today. God has given you everything. Though your mother may have used the phrase – it is actually God who brought you into this world. He has showered you with a great many blessings. Sometimes it is difficult to recognize and appreciate the blessings for where they come from however.
It is easy to think that we are in charge of our lives – that we generate the paycheck; that we hit the home run; that we came up with just the right words to say to a friend in need. It is very hard to stop and take a step back from the noisy, materialistic world we live in and feel God’s plan.
He has given you money – what are you going to do with it? He has given you talent – what are you going to do with it? He has given you a voice – what are you going to do with it? Don’t get so caught up with the material things that you have or the attention that your talents generate that you forget who gave you those blessings in the first place.
Lord, help us live each day with gratitude for all the good gifts You have given each of us to share with others. May we experience Your Love and Joy as our lives are overflowing with thanksgiving. In Jesus’ holy name, amen.