Luke 6: 27-28
August 1, 2023
FEAST OF SAINT EUSEBIUS, BISHOP OF VERCELLI AND SAINT PETER JULIAN EYMARD, PRIEST – 2nd AUGUST
August 2, 2023
THE 1st OF AUGUST
HEAVENLY BLESSINGS
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. – Ephesians 1:3
God created us with the capacity to think, make decisions, feel and especially, with free will. We are to choose to bless our Lord by praising Him living right for Him with thankful hearts. Because David understood that our praise blesses God, he has urged us to bless the Lord and praise Him for all His works in Psalms 103 and 104.
God blesses us all the time, with true life-giving “spiritual blessings.” The Lord has already prepared every spiritual blessing for us, not withholding anything. Father God has amazing blessings for all of us who are in Christ and they all come from the Holy Spirit. God blesses us with His gifts and we are to bless Him with our praises that come from sincere, loving and obedient hearts.
Whenever we realize how much we have received from God and all He has done for us, we feel compelled to give Him something back. Even if we would give Him all our possessions, they are already His. But God loves and blesses us so that we will respond to Him with so much love that we start to praise, glorify and honor His holy Name. All the gifts of the Holy Spirit are meant to benefit and empower us to be able to live victoriously and reign in life.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Heavenly Father, You are so worthy of all my love, praise and appreciation. Without You, I could not even breathe! In You I live, move and have my being. Dear Jesus, You are the vine and I am Your branch. Please help me to always remain in You so that the Holy Spirit’s gifts can function in me so that through me You can bless others. Thank You so very much, dear Lord for blessing me beyond my imagination and help me to praise and glorify Your Name for ever and ever. Amen
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