LUCKY vs. BLESSED

It really grieves my spirit when I hear people say, "I guess I was just lucky!"  We, as Christians, should be saing, "I'm blessed" instead!

LUCKY means "the seemingly chance happening of events which affect a person."  BLESSED means "holy, sacred, divine favor."

We, without ever giving it a thought, toss the word lucky around--not realizing what we're saying.  We're BLESSED to be Christians!  Everything good we're given comes from the hands of our heavenly Father.

LUCK is a temporary thing that comes and goes quickly.  Look at the people who've won a big jackpot or a huge lottery.  Most of them become bankrupt in no time at all.  Their relatives,  so-called friends, and sharks come out of the woodwork to take a bite out of their winnings!  The lucky winners are generally not equipped or wise enough to handle their winnings--and it all gets "blown away" like feathers in the wind.

Lucky winners often worship the "GIFT" more than they worship "The GIVER of the gift!"  They fall in love with money, fame, and fortune--forgetting The Father.  What a shame!

"Give credit where credit is due"...give God thanks for all the things He has done for you and given to you.  Tell everyone you're BLESSED and tell them WHO blessed you.

Remember the lines from these old hymns:  "BLESS God from whom all blessings flow"...and don't forget to "give Him all the glory" for all the great things He has done for you.