How has God blessed you today?

@Yodeyo (36)
United States
August 14, 2009 11:23pm CST
I'm always amazed by God. He is awesome and hears prayers. Today, I asked God to give me a job by my birthday, which is August 17. About two hours later, a friend called and asked me to babysit her daughter for her tonight and tomorrow. She then said she and her husband wanted to financially bless me and my husband for watching their daughter. I wasn't expecting to be paid; I don't charge my friends for babysitting their children. I did accept the money, however, because I didn't want to get in the way of my blessing! Later, I realized that God answered my prayer! Babysitting wasn't the type of job I was expecting, but it was a job given to me before my birthday arrived.
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@bmuchler (441)
• United States
22 Aug 09
I'm not sure if I've ever recognized when God has answered my prayers. I find myself questioning alot lately becasue of things that have happened to my family. I don't question my faith, just have questions. I can never seem to find the answers. Or maybe just feeling so down that I do not recognize them. Overall, I have been blessed with my loving and supportive family, and friends. A loving and supportive husband. I have been blessed with three children even though I am infertile. I thank God everyday for all of them. Can you ask God for too much?
@Yodeyo (36)
• United States
22 Aug 09
I'm trying to pay attention to when God is answering my prayers. I've found that He answers, but it may not be in the way I was hoping or expecting, but in His will. If I continue looking for the answer that I want, I'm sure to miss some of His answers. Based on God's Word, I don't think you can ask for too much. During our first family Bible study today, this scripture was presented: "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you" (John 15:7 NIV). When I read your post, I believed this scripture was meant for you.
@coolcoder (2018)
• United States
15 Aug 09
I'm blessed simply by the fact that God has allowed me to live another day. The fact that I still have both of my parents is another blessing; a lot of people I know can't say that. :( Another way in which God has blessed me is the roof over my head and food to eat. It's all the little things; those are what really count when you think about it. Happy MyLotting!
@Yodeyo (36)
• United States
22 Aug 09
Your comment reminds me of what my father used to say when we asked him how he was doing. He would say, "God woke me up this morning. I have use of all my limbs. I'm doing great." I'm pretty sure he talked about having a roof over his head and food to eat, too! Thank you for giving me this flashback of my father's disposition.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
17 Oct 09
He allowed me to wake up & see another day. He allowed me to see my son, dil & my grandson this morning. I have many blessings already today, hope u do to.
• United States
9 Apr 10
As Americans, we are a spoiled people. We expect things immediately. We want what we want, when we want it. Sigh. Spoiled. Yet, we are the most prosperous country in the world and have advantages even in our poorer people that many in third world countries have never known. I think we take our blessings for granted, and tend to forget to thank God for our blessings. I guess I should rephrase that to I. So, I thought it would be good to take a moment out of our busy schedules--you know-- watching favorite tv program; eating dinner; playing with our kids; etc. --to reflect on our day and discover our blessings for this day. Here are a few of my blessings for today: Health for myself and family Nice home to live in Plenty of food to eat Christian friends to share life with I feel blessed to get out of bed each morning my beautiful daughter's smiling face every morning when she wakes up. My husband's love for me every day we're together I feel blessed for the Lord giving me enough intelligence to know how to get on the computer to visit with my friends and family here and on Facebook. A fantastic job that allows me to do what I love A brother who I love who is coming to visit me this weekend so we can go to the final Sharks game of the season Saturday. Sharks made the playoffs! Then there are these: Bright beautiful sunshine carressing my face as I went for a walk with my husband's dog earlier today as we listened to the birds singing a happy song instantly bringing a smile to my face. Paitence when being constantly interupted trying to finish a report that had to go out today at work with people needing help or court dates to make. And I'm also looking forward to being blessed wtih my evening meal with my family after I pick my brother up from the airport in a little bit filled with laughter, love and conversation. But most of all, God blessed me this morning when I opened my eyes from a good nights rest, and the sun was streaming in the window with the promise that he has offered me one more day here to prepare myself for the hope of spending eternity in a place Jesus has gone to prepare for me that is more beautiful, peaceful and joyful than my human mind can comprehend. He blessed me throughout the day with good health, family and moments alone to offer up a simple prayer.
@jellymonty (2352)
15 Aug 09
wow that's an amazing testimony. Good for you! Indeed God is good all the time, his steadfast love never ceases, his mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning, great is they faithfulness! (Lamentations 3:22-24) From the moment I woke up until now as I write this, the Lord has blessed me. He has provided from my daily needs, he has protected from harm, I'm 100% healthy, I have a fantastic business and the Lord is in the process of adding a new business for me so If I have to tell you how God has blessed me today, it will take me a whole day to type here. But he is wonderful everyday and I just thank him for giving me life. May God continue to richly bless you and your family everyday according to his riches and Glory.
@Yodeyo (36)
• United States
22 Aug 09
Congratulations on your new business and thank you for your prayer.
• Philippines
15 Aug 09
Hi Yodeyo. That was a very moving message for me. I have been grumpy here at home for a while *i don't have a job either* and somehow your message inspired me. Another blessing would be joining here in mylot and inspiring people from around the world *like me* This might be a blessing in disguise but it just proves that God works within us through ways we never thought we could. I haven't really experienced being a babysitter *it's not popular here* but i have seen it in films like the Incredibles and read it in comics like Archie. I think that job is good and you also helped your friend and earned your reward. I hope you could inspire more people through your messages. ?kp.
@Yodeyo (36)
• United States
22 Aug 09
I'm glad my message inspired you! Your response blessed me! I hadn't thought about posting on MyLot in that way. I just wanted to praise God, and I'm glad I did it here.
@venshida (4836)
• United States
15 Aug 09
God bless me everyday just waking up in the morning is a blessing. I was feeling sick yesterday, and today I woke up feeling great.
@kerriannc (4279)
• Jamaica
15 Aug 09
God is awesome and everyday I witness this in my life. When we go to God with humility and respect he surely will give us the desire of the heart. I am glad that yours was answered.
15 Aug 09
congratulation for being heard by god, very special people are only heard by god
@simonelee (2715)
• China
15 Aug 09
God is so good. I was so depressed for months and I almost gave up but I asked God to help me to overcome depression, and He did. Everyday I thank Him for showing me happiness that I was so blind to appreciate things around me. I consider my self so blessed because God is always their for me and ready to listen all my heart aches. Everyday He blessed me to see the sun shinning... that's enough for me to be happy. Thanks to Him.
• Philippines
15 Aug 09
that's a coincidence but i guess you can really thank God for that. at least he gave you something right away, even if it's something you didn't really expect. got no job too but am blessed, specially i got to know this site and a few friends.
@Angelgirl16 (2171)
• United States
15 Aug 09
The first thing that God did to bless me today was, he woke me up to a brand new day. I am always amazed that God is still proving that he is real and ready to help those that seeks him for help. I sometimes just smile when I see evidence that he is in the mix. His blessing can be as simple as a parking spot in a crowded parking area or a huge as a jackpot win. "Nobody but you Lord," is my reply and I keep on believing in him and his grace.
• India
15 Aug 09
Hi Yodeyo, Thats really to great to hear that. God is really good and always He is good. I am blessed today with another day today in my life and I considers my life as a great gift given by God. He gave me fresh air, water and food everyday. He gives me new strength to my soul which keeps on going after Him. The breathe even its not mine and its Him who breathe in me... Cheers... Have a nice day always.. God bless you...
@dbabcook (388)
• United States
15 Aug 09
I have to say that God has blessed me with a wonderful loving child and a boyfriend that is amazing. I have prayed many times over for help with work so as to better our financial future, that unfortunatly hasn't happened to me, not unless God's help to me in that field is with my MyLotting.
@donsky14 (5947)
• Philippines
15 Aug 09
Its nice that you didn't forget about God in such situation. As for me, He has blessed me in a way that my family is still here with me. That me and my boyfriend are still together, and that I could spend another day here in his paradise.
@kmaram (2533)
• Philippines
15 Aug 09
Hi there, well being here with you all today is a wonderful blessings from God. Everyday we woke up is a good blessings to Him, I am glad that now i am able to communicate with you again and have time for my daughter. Well i am happy for you, its a nice feeling knowing that God is there right? Well goodluck and keep on mylotting,