Seeking His blessings and sharing

As we finish our study of Psalm 67, we can ask ourselves some questions. We can do this in our quiet time, and ask God to point out things in our lives and in our hearts that may need to change.

Are we earnestly seeking God's blessings for ourselves, our family, and for the family of God? 

We should be! It's only when we experience the blessing of salvation that we can know the gladness of God and share it with others. It's easier to share our time and our finances when God has blessed us abundantly - we must open our hands and give to others.

It's the overflow of joy in our hearts that will appeal to others so that they want to know why our lives are different. Praise the Lord when that happens, and be ready to share a testimony of His love!

But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, (I Peter 3:15)

Let's take the time daily to rejoice in the Lord. Let's spend time in His Word and examine our hearts. Allow Him to judge all known sin, and bring unknown issues to our attention. Let's ask Him to bless us spiritually and materially, so that we can bless the people around us, and the nations that do not yet know Him.

Then, let's be good stewards of His blessings. Make a plan to get out of debt -- and follow it! Live simply and joyously. Give to the Lord's work. 

Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. (I Timothy 6:6-10)

Our gladness in God our Father will spread to those around us and all around the earth.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. (Acts 1:8)