GOD'S GIFTS







Florida Beach, not 
sure when or 
where I took it!
But I love it!




 

Good morning!
Did you have a blessed day yesterday? I did. I went to watercolor class. I always enjoy that. It is a time to just relax and forget about my everyday chores and duties. We just need to do that every once in a while. I hope you take the time to do that, to read or write or relax anyway that you can.
We all need to do that occasionally in order to avoid burn out.

Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and 
possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to 
accept his lot and be happy in his 
work--this is a gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 5:19

God gave us life. He gives us each day. He gives us jobs and possessions. God gives us the ability to be happy and enjoy life. Everything good comes from God. Do we realize that? He gives us everything. Do we deserve it? Probably not. But these things are gifts from God. Blessings. 

God gives us all we have because He loves us and He gives good gifts to His children.

If you, then, though you are evil, know how
 to give good gifts to your children, how much 
more will your Father in heaven give
 good gifts to those who ask him!
Matthew 7:11

 “so that it may go well with you and 
that you may enjoy long life on the earth.
Ephesians 6:3 

So, our heavenly Father gives good gives to us and He wants us to enjoy those gifts. And if one gift is the gift of life, then we should take the time to enjoy that life.

Spend time with God in prayer and worship. Enjoy the gifts that God has given you and live long on earth.  

It sounds to me like the almost perfect life. Let us rejoice and be glad in it with thanksgiving.

Have a great day!

Les (lesbear)








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