Blocking your blessings

Blocking your blessings.

At church this morning, Pastor M. Jackson spoke about blessings, and how we are the richest people. I really enjoyed the message. Later that day as I was pondering this sermon and wondered; how many times have I avoided life’s blessings?

Let me share with you some of the blessings I feel I may walked away from unknowingly.

1.       Money. In not taking a job offer, because I thought it would be too hard, or I was afraid of what would be required of me. Later, as an entrepreneur, I’ve had opportunities for sales that I missed. Instead of sharing how I could help, and going into price and payment options, I simply replied that some people love it, but didn’t tell them how to get it. I fear being pushy, or becoming a “salesman”.  I’ve discovered several ways I block a sale because of my own insecurities.

2.       Emotions. Holding onto my fears, worries, doubts, or even anger instead of letting go and receiving Joy, peace, or love. When I was younger, I would spend so much time focusing on “mistakes”, “failures”, or embarrassing moments. In recent years, I have learned to let go, can do so much easier and faster. I am amazed at what happens. This has happened to me many times, but let me give you one example. An accident happened that put my husband and I in a very dangerous position. Afterwards, I was blown away at the magnitude of it. I couldn’t believe we were unharmed and not going to the hospital. I cried that night. Thinking I wouldn’t be able to be in that situation again. I had to tell my family I couldn’t do the work anymore. I was so stressed about it, and felt I was going to let them down. I had a long week ahead of me and need to let it go until morning. When I woke, I was FILLED with peace and courage. I can’t explain it other than it was a huge emotional transformation without reason. I sat back, knew it was from God, and opened my arms to receive more. It never left me.  

Those two examples of money and emotions can be very impacting on someone’s life. They are not the only blessings I have missed, there have been others.  I don't look at those moments as failures. I see them as learning tools. It’s when I started to see the little blessings and focused on them, that I really started being able to accept them.

I turned my attention to be thankful, and trying to see the supernatural in the world. I worked to train my mind to focus only on what I wanted to create more of, and let go that which I didn’t. The law of attraction describes that “like attracts like”, the more you focus on what you want from a state of abundance and gratitude, the more you attract blessings. It’s the energy you generate.

I began to journal 10 things I was thankful for, so I would live my life from a perspective of abundance. I looked backed on my days to try and see all tiny miracles.

Moments I saw as blessings:

1.       Conversations with someone that would lift me up. I believe God works through us, even when we don’t realize it. Some of these conversations would be a competitor speaking wealth and encouragement to me. Another moment is helping someone through life issues. Our conversations brings light to the problem in a new way and they feel motivated and encouraged to address it with confidence. Other times, it’s just being there for someone so they feel heard. Allowing them to release and move forward.

2.       Someone or something being at the right place at the right time.

3.       A compliment, encouragement, or inspiration from a book, photo, friend, or even stranger.

The easiest way for me to allow more blessing into my life was to focus on them. From Pastor Jackson sermon, God blesses us every day.

Ephesians 1:4 He chose us. Ephesians 1:5 he adopted us. Ephesians 1:6 He accepted us.

Ephesians 1:7 He redeemed us. Ephesians 1:8 He showered his grace upon us. Ephesians 1:11 He included us in his inheritance. Ephesians 1:13 He sealed us with his spirit. He blesses us.

I chose to start with a thankful heart. I listed what I was grateful for that day to live in abundance. Then I would write any marvelous moments that felt like tiny miracles. Teach your mind to see all the blessings that surround you.

Today’s journal entry:

Things I’m thankful for:

1.     A good craft fair show yesterday. 2.     My hubby and I getting through this weekend with enough energy. 3.     Our health. (flu going around) 4.    Vehicle is running fine.  5.     Being able to bond with some amazing people.

Blessings

1.     I was able to find harmony to a beautiful song at church. I was moved by the song. Later, a lady told me I had a beautiful voice. She was moved by my singing today. I think it was a gift to us, I normally don’t find the harmony.

2.     My hubby was able to bond with people. He has a way with reaching out to others that I don’t. I’m always amazed at the friendships he forms so easily. It blesses both of us.

3.     Being able to volunteer. It was fun. I hope someone was touched by it.

4.    Amazing vender’s at the fair. They were kind and encouraging. They hugged us, and my competition came over to shake my hand and speak wealth, encouragement, and prosperity to our business. I was deeply touched.

5.     People sharing that they love the service/products we make. I’m always blessed and encouraged by this news. Being able to help others warms my heart.

6.    I went to take a photo outside, and a hawk landed in a tree yards in front of me. I just stared at the beautiful bird. It felt magical. I was afraid to move. I mentally said “thank you” to the universe for creating that moment for me.

Examine your days. Can you find any moments that were divinely created? Have you ever felt that you let an opportunity pass? Embrace them as a lesson, not a failure or mistake. There are no failures. Next time, welcome them with open arms, and be thankful.

Diffuse wild orange for abundance, and gratitude. Diffuse either black pepper, frankincense, or vetiver for unmasking repressed emotions and connecting spiritually.