Blessed beyond our dreams...

     Lately, I have been reminded of how simply blessed we truly are.  We have a roof over our heads and food on the table, which are miracles only skin deep.  Our true blessing lie deep in our faith.  We are blessed with the health in our bodies, love in our hearts, and an unfathomable belief that there is a God in heaven that has a plan.  It's not always 'our' plan or in our time, but God has a plan.  If we can put 100% of our trust in him... he delivers 150% of the time, in His time. 
     Patience is a virtue that I struggle with all the time.  I want everything now, now, now!  So, as I tell a friend to just trust in God's time, I must reflect on myself and remind myself to be patient and understand that God has a better plan. 

     I remember growing up and my mom telling us that "prayers never expire".  The prayers that you pray today, may go on forgotten by mankind, but they never expire in heaven.  So, what I prayed for 3 years ago, God has not forgotten.  And I have witnessed the riches of his blessings, years down the road, and they are always more magnificent then my mind could have imagined.  So now, ever morning in the car (as I remember my mother doing),  I pray for my child that he has wisdom beyond his years, that he may grow into a strong man, full of honor and integrity.  That his children and grandchildren go strong and healthy;  I pray for all the people at my workplace, that the owner of my company has wisdom and strength to make wise decisions so that he may prosper; I pray for all those that I know are troubled or in a hard spot;  I pray for the leaders of this country, that they make intelligent choices that benefit this nation. 

     I know that these prayers are small, but God hears everyone, and he will answer, in His time.