Too Quick — Part 2
Don’t be too quick to forget
I recently went through a season of challenges that shook me a little, especially because it had to do with finances.
While I was lost in thought, another thought interrupted me and reminded me of times I received financial blessings I never expected. And other beautiful things God had done for me.
The reminders rushed in so fast that, for a moment, the financial loss felt like nothing. Yes, the vacuum was still there, and the need was still real, but when I started counting my blessings, I saw more reasons to be grateful.
You see, many times, we get so focused on our challenges and the things we need but don’t have yet that we forget to count our blessings.
We are so quick to forget that there was a time we were desperately hoping for what we have now. What we have today might even be someone else’s prayer point.
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” — Psalm 103:2 (KJV)
I think we should always be intentional about counting our blessings. It helps us maintain a sane and joyful atmosphere, even when it feels like there are still needs to be met.
This doesn’t mean we pretend the challenges aren’t there or act like we don’t need anything. It simply means we don’t allow what is missing to make us forget what God has already done.
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If He did it before, He can do it again.
The financial issue I had hasn’t been resolved yet, but guess what? I’ve received more financial blessings than I expected, and I’m still beautifully hopeful that the issue will be resolved.
Why? Because if He did it before, He can do it again.
Lamentations 3:22–23 reminds us that God’s mercies are new every morning. And honestly, sometimes, when we take a moment to look back, we realise that we have more reasons to be grateful than we initially thought.
I just quickly wanted to remind you to be intentional about counting your blessings rather than focusing solely on your needs.
Don’t be so caught up in what you’re waiting for that you forget what you’ve already received.
And if you’re in a season where it feels like something is missing, where the answers haven’t come, or where you’re still trusting God for a financial breakthrough, I hope you remember this:
The fact that you’re still waiting doesn’t mean God has never come through for you.
Remember what He has done. Let it encourage your heart as you trust Him for what is yet to come.
This present bridge, you’ll cross it too.
And even as you cross it, don’t forget to count your blessings.
