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Continuing God ’ s Blessings
Lydia Gard , OMS Communications
Psalm 67:1-2
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us , that your way may be known on earth , your saving power among all nations .
You may have heard the phrase , “ We are blessed to be a blessing .” These words hold an important biblical truth : God ’ s blessings are for his glory , so the nations will speak of , know , and enter into a relationship with him . Everything God provides for us — talents , time , finances , connections , personality , salvation — is meant not just for our benefit but also for the ultimate , eternal benefit of others .
God loves to show his favor in intimate , tangible , and wonderful ways . The resulting joy from blessings should not stop at our lives . God purposes each good thing he gives as a means of blessing not only us but also the world .
One simple way to continue spreading God ’ s name to every nation is to tell someone near you a story of God ’ s specific blessing , generosity , or provision in your life . Even seemingly mundane blessings — remembering something else you need while already in the grocery store , a glass not breaking when you drop it , or a friend unexpectedly sending you a note — speak to the nature of our wonderful God . Let God ’ s blessings to you become blessings to others !
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