There are no two ways about it, Lord;
life is tough
for everyone.

All of us have a cross to bear,
an aspect of ourselves
or an aspect of life
that we struggle to deal with
day in, day out.
These crosses are hard to bear.

But today
I’m only dimly aware
of the crosses in my life.
Instead,
my soul is basking in the blessings
that My God has bestowed on me.
And they are many!

The deep love that I share
with my husband
and my children;
the sense I have of My God
leading me gently
through each day;
the love and support given to me
by family and close friends;
words of wisdom and guidance
offered to me by faith friends;
kindred spirits who emerge unexpectedly
in the trials of my life;
the luxury of having a job
that is rewarding;
my own health
and that of my family;
a strong sense
of being loved deeply
by My God.

So many blessings!

In my mind’s eye
I see a set of scales
with crosses on one side
and blessings on the other.
All of the blessings
far outweigh my crosses.

I feel truly blessed!

© Claire Murray