Blessings and Protection

"For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield" (Psalm 5:12).

After affirming this Bible verse, I realize that God is showering me with blessings and surrounding me with protection.

God's blessings in life are very important and make a very big difference in the quality of life that you live. Being sick, poor, or ignorant can make your life a living hell. And being healthy, wealthy, and wise can make your life heaven on earth.

Life can be dangerous at times and people can sometimes behave worse than animals. This is why God's protection is necessary. During times when you must enter "the lion's den," it is very important to thank God for His protection and believe that he is protecting you.

Blessings and protection equal a happy life.

Blessings, Poverty, and Sickness

"But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day" (Deuteronomy 8:18).

After affirming this Bible verse, I am reminded that God has given me the ability to become wealthy, that I need not suffer in poverty. That poverty, sickness, and foolishness are due to having a lack of faith and are not from God.

God is not the author of human suffering as many believe. Instead, He is the author of human blessings. That is why God encourages us to pray for blessings and believe that the blessings will occur.

Permanent poverty is a condition of hopelessness, just as permanent sickness is. There is nothing good about poverty or sickness. If you find yourself in the situation of poverty or sickness, it is best to begin praying, affirming God's Word, and working your butt off to get out of the situation.

Indeed, God has given me the ability to be wealthy. Not only that, but the ability to partake of other blessings.