I am truly blessed

As I write this, I, like I am sure most of you, am thinking about some of the things going on in our world. There is enough to distract us and pull us in every direction, whether we want to be or not. There is so much information, so much somber and sobering information, that it is hard not to get caught up in it all. But, in the midst of it all, I know how truly blessed I am.

My family is health, which is a blessing that I do not take for granted and that I know what a blessing it is. We have food to eat, which is another blessing that I do not take for granted. We live in the greatest country, with the best medical facilities. We have folks that love us and folks that we love. There is so much good still happening, if we will just look around and see it.

Today's word is Proverbs 16:20, NIV, which reads, "Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD."

We have been asked to stay away from others temporarily, social distancing. We have been asked not to gather en masse, in order to protect those most vulnerable during this trying time. While I don't like not being able to meet at church, and while I don't like not being able to do what we used to do, I completely understand, and try to completely comply with the request. Why? Because it truly will prosper us all.

During this time, I get to spend a little more time with my wife and children, with lots less distractions, which is a blessing that I cannot deny. Is it all roses and rainbows? No, everyone is a little bit edgy, some cabin fever spiking, but there are no other humans I would rather spend my time with. So, I am grateful that, even in the midst of all the trying times, I am truly blessed.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T