About Blessings and Betrayal

Blessings

My grandfather was a praying man.   Countless time I found him in his living room reading the Bible when we visited his little home pink brick house in Louisville, Mississippi.   He died when I was 15, and I think I missed out on much losing him that early in my life.   What I did not miss out on, however, was the benefit of his prayers.   My family still reaps the benefits of his prayers prayed decades ago. 

Betrayal

No wonder my back hurts.   I think there’s a few knives back there.  I’d like to say I am immune to backbiters and busybodies, but I am not.   The Bible tells us to be good to them.  I can manage not being unkind…I hope that counts for something.  Having some Bible verses to quote in my head helps me when I want to dwell on the unfairness of the situation.

Back to Blessings

When I think about the above, the thing that helps me the most is being thankful for what I have.   I find thanking God for all He has given me, naming my blessings one by one really calms my mind.

Believe

Here’s an important detail…when you pray, believe.  If you are asking according to the Word of God, the make the choice to believe that you will have the petitions you have requested.

Bible

Memorize scripture.   It’s one of the best things you can do for your walk with Jesus.  It will help you get past betrayal, help you forgive, and bring you closer to the voice of God. 

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
    if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head,
    and the Lord will reward you.

Proverbs 25:21-22

Peony bud in my yard

Small Bridge, Natchez Trace Parkway, Southern Tennessee

Budding Rose, Gatlinburg, TN

Beaver Construction, Rock Springs on Natchez Trace, The Shoals

Beaver Destruction

Barn, Southern Tennessee (I think)

Butterfly, UNA, Florence, Alabama