Blessed...simply blessed

Blessed…simply blessed!

What is the secret to a blessed life? I meet people all the time that when I ask them how they are doing they answer with, “Blessed.” I take a moment each time and wonder what makes them say that. Are they really blessed or are they saying that to convince themselves? What is it when we are challenged in life that makes us say that we are blessed? How can we be blessed while at the same time endure so many burdens in life? Is being blessed based on my circumstances or is it based on God’s promises? What does the Bible say?

“Blessed are those who do not walk in step with the wicked or
stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,
but delight in the law of the Lord and meditate in His law day and night.”
Psalm 1:1-2

“Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to Him.”
Psalm 128:1

“Blessed are those whom God corrects: so do not despise the discipline of the Lord.”
Job 5:17

“Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.”
Psalm 2:12

You will enjoy these passages as well: Psalm 32:1-2; Psalm 33:12; Psalm 34:8;
Psalm 40:4; Psalm 41:1; Psalm 65:4; Psalm 84:4-5, and Psalm 84:12.

In all these passages it is very clear that our blessedness is not based on our circumstances; but instead, it is founded upon our dependence on God. We are blessed when we seek Him first, when we trust Him only, when we walk in His truth, when we meditate on His Word, and so much more. We can be blessed even when our bank account is empty. We can be blessed when we are struggling at work. We can be blessed even in the midst of family chaos. God made us even more blessed when He provided a way for us to be reconciled with Him through Christ. Praise be to the God who cares for us and makes us a blessed people!

Blessed way more that I deserve,
Aaron Hodges