All Good Things

And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth (Deuteronomy 8:17).

How many times do we take credit for God's blessings. We strive to provide a good life, make things happen, and to become successful. We seek profit, prestige, and power. Yet, when someone obtains these things, the person may find they weren't the blessing he or she supposed. What they gained did not equal what they had to give up to get it. Worldly pursuits never satisfy in the end.

But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth" (Deuteronomy 8:!8a)

All truly good things come from God. When we rely on Him, His blessings always last and satisfy for He is our greatest blessing. His presence sustains us and gives us an abundant life, regardless of material things. What a privilege it is to grow close to Him, to feel His love so strongly that it brings tears to our eyes. How it nourishes our souls to see blessing after blessing come - blessings we didn't even ask for, but he gives, not because we are good and deserve them, but because he is good and wants to bestow good things on His children. If we make Him our All in All and give Him all of ourselves, all the blessings of Heaven will be ours. Hallelujah!

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father" (James 1:17a).

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