Savoring Every Blessing

Psalm 34:8 – Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!

When I think of savoring every blessing, I think of this verse from Psalms. I can’t help but think about what it takes to SAVOR the goodness of the Lord. To SAVOR every blessing. To SAVOR His love.

It takes…

Slowing Down. Do you ever take time in your day to slow down? Sit back, and think about how God has blessed you? Think about what He is doing in your life? Think about His goodness? Putting the pen down, taking your fingers off the keyboard, setting your phone aside, sitting on the couch for maybe 5 minutes, to just SAVOR. Soak in what God is doing in your life.

Time to Reflect. It’s one thing to stop and sit. It’s another to reflect on the past. Sometimes I think about to a couple of years ago, and there was so much pain and hurt. Anytime I would start to think about many of the situations, I would get so teary eyed because my heart was so broken. Yet when Dan and I walked away from the physical situations and started to let go of the pain in our hearts, we realized that God was right there to catch us. Not just welcome us, but catch us. I have vivid memories of us both just in complete tears of utter loss, not knowing where to turn, yet it was in that moment, that I felt God pick us up and rub His hand on our head, reminding us that it’s okay and that HE had our back. Reflecting on the past isn’t always easy, but in doing so, has allowed us to SAVOR the blessings of today.

Living in Joy. I will be the first to admit, that “joy” was not always the word that I would choose to describe our situation. But in retrospect, it was in the blessings, that God helped us find true joy. We became parents to 2 beautiful children in heaven. And now, we are parents to an EARTHLY child, who has yet to enter this world. Yes, those are situations, but in those situations, God has taught us what joy is – that it is in the giving AND taking away. That true joy can be found in loss and grief. That it’s our joy in Christ, that stood firm. Choosing JOY everyday, is just one more way to SAVOR the blessings of today.

Talking About It. I think as Christians (myself included), when someone asks about your day, it’s easy to list the negative first and then maybe throw in the one hard-to-find positive of the day. Why is that? I think in savoring every blessing, looking at life as the saying goes, as your cup half full, is finding the ways that God has blessed the day. Talking about what God is doing in your life, is encompassing all of the above, into conversations with others. How inspiring it is, to talk with someone and hear how God is working in their life – really. Think about some conversations you have had or things you have read. When you hear about how God is working, is your faith not inspired? I LOVE hearing stories of how God is working in the lives of His children. My faith grows. So talking about how God is working, is just one more way to SAVOR the blessings of today. Don’t hide your faith and the beauty of what God is doing in YOUR life!

What will it take for you to SAVOR the blessings of today?

P.S. Just a little pregnancy update! I am now over 9 weeks along! We are daily praying that this little one is safely nuzzled inside. Next week I have another ultrasound and doctor’s appointment, which we are looking very forward to once again! I admit I am a little anxious, but I know that no matter what, I can’t control what God’s perfect plan is, and we are just savoring the blessings of today. My nausea has subsided QUITE a bit in the last week, which has been such a blessing. Certain foods taste GREAT, such as pickles and anything cold :). And well, of course, cereal. I still feel my stomach is growing, as there is no sucking in this little pooch, but every time I look down, I think of how Babester is more active than ever. Not that I can feel him/her move, but it seems as if my body is still busy making this crazy environment for a baby to grow inside of. It just still utterly amazes me! EVERYDAY. To hear Dan say good morning to what he still calls “Cletus the fetus” and to talk about what it will be like to parent. Conversations that we just treasure. What a joy it is to savor THESE blessings of today!