We’ve all heard someone say, ‘I’ve been blessed by God’, usually in relation to success, health, family, wealth, or a job. We were actually saying, "Let them be poor in spirit, mourning, meek, hungering and thirsting for righteousness, merciful, pure, peacemakers, and persecuted.". The last letter in our word today is Resh. I would say that if you choose to say that you were blessed, you also imply that you think God, or a divine being, has been showing favour to you. But you could also say I am blessed with a close family. I admit, these definitions somewhat surprised me. Point two: the little dots around the word are vowel markings to let you know which vowels are being used in the word. I Have Been Blessed [single] by Michael Lining, released 10 June 2015 When He moves among us all that He does all of His mercy and all of His love and the pen of the writer could write everyday even this world could never contain how I've been blessed The warmth in winter the flowers in spring the laughter in summer and the changing of leaves the food on my table a good place to sleep … But in this verse what, or who, is ‘the Spirit’ that we receive? Some of you know that for me, it’s all about the hints and meaning. I can’t show you the whole piece yet, but I can, and want to share some details with you. Actually, the Spirit as the realisation of Christ in our experience is the good land as the source of God’s bountiful supply for us to enjoy.’. I'm very happy for you; the only time I feel blessed is when I sneeze. I Have Been Blessed (Piano Accompaniment Track) by Michael Lining, released 10 July 2017 When He moves among us all that He does all of His mercy and all of His love and the pen of the writer could write everyday even this world could never contain how I've been blessed The warmth in winter the flowers in spring the laughter in summer and the changing of leaves the food on my table a … When you’ve been blessed by anyone or anything it makes a profound difference in your life. Click here for reprint information. I am so blessed And I feel like I've found my way I thank God for all I've been given At the end of every day I have been blessed With so much more than I deserve To be here with the ones that love me To love them so much it hurts I have been blessed These days, these terms are usually associated with positive circumstances such as receiving material things and rewards, recovering from illness, or overcoming problems. We’ve all heard someone say, ‘I’ve been blessed by God’, usually in relation to success, health, family, wealth, or a job. Yes, God wants to bless us, but not always in the ways we expect. She even bought some bubbly and strawberries for me and then-boyfriend because we were such a 'perfect couple.’ I've always been intrigued by the idea presented in The Arabian Nights, when Aladdin finds the lamp and a genie permits him a wish. Did he want to make sure we were miserable while here on Earth so we would long for heaven? And now, the whole world is watching, you know what I'm saying, and it feels good 'cause it's good energy. I have been blessed . there is now little meaning left. It seems like they lead more to the opposite of happiness. Blessed is She Who Believed. I Have Been Blessed (Piano Accompaniment Track) by Michael Lining, released 10 July 2017 When He moves among us all that He does all of His mercy and all of His love and the pen of the writer could write everyday even this world could never contain how I've been blessed The warmth in winter the flowers in spring the laughter in summer and the changing of leaves the food on my table a … I want you to remember that "negative people" {or people that are miserable} always want to make anyone they meet feel as they do. We all want to be under God’s blessing. But the Beatitudes tell us one thing clearly. We’ve even heard athletes say this after winning a big game. Because of the redemptive work of Christ on the cross for us, we cursed sinners can now receive the blessing of God through faith in Christ. On the cross, He bore the curse that was upon all humanity and died in our place. “I’ve been very blessed” Donna Britt says challenges remind us what is important in life. The Greek word translated "blessed" in the Sermon on the Mount is makarios, and it's meaning is a little more nuanced than what we get from happy. It gives my time here on earth more meaning to know I only have the amount of breaths I take every day to be the best person I can be. This describes a believer as being in an enviable position for receiving God’s provisions (favor) – as being an extension of his grace. Of course, if I read my Bible with the intent of obeying what it says, I'll find it difficult to wish for wealth and luxury. Usually, when we use the English word blessed, we have in mind a state of happiness or glee: we say such things as, "I've been blessed with a day off!" God has been so good, I have been blessed. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. She seemed like a fun and charismatic person. These verses explain both how we can be blessed and what the blessing of God is. And our good works or behaviour can never make us ‘blessable.’ But Jesus became a curse on our behalf. Note 2 on this verse in the New Testament Recovery Version helps us understand what this blessing is: ‘In the gospel we have received not only the blessing of forgiveness, washing, and cleansing; even more, we have received the greatest blessing, which is the Triune God—the Father, Son, and Spirit—as the processed, all-inclusive life-giving Spirit dwelling in us in a most subjective way for our enjoyment. Galatians 3:14 makes clear that the blessing in Christ Jesus that God wants us to receive isn’t material things, but something far greater — the promise of the Spirit. And since I’ve given up God, I feel more satisfied being the best person I can be for me instead of following anyone else’s instructions for living. I've always been intrigued by the idea presented in The Arabian Nights, when Aladdin finds the lamp and a genie permits him a wish. When someone sneezes and another says, "Bless you." He has delivered this neighborhood's mail for 36 years. One of my favorite Scripture passages is the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12, where Jesus lists what it means to be blessed. I’ve been blessed with an amazing commission. But does God’s blessing pertain only to material things? Great for adding to your iPhone, iPod, iPad, Android phone, MP3 player, computer, or burning to an audio CD. I've got the "you have been blessed" and (spoiler) did that mission when you jumped of the statue before i even had 1 resistance point in Faiths region. The physical aspect of the blessing that God promised to Abraham was the good land (Gen. 12:7; 13:15; 17:8; 26:3-4), which was a type of the all-inclusive Christ (see Col. 1:12 and note 2). I am so blessed! That’s what Jesus says, that wise man who builds his house on a rock, he hears the word of God and he does it. The Spirit is the compound Spirit, as mentioned in note 52, and actually is God Himself processed in His Trinity through incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, and descension that we may receive Him as our life and our everything. Many people understand blessings as an external phenomenon, a gift that comes from outside us. Suppose you pray for a better job and get a higher paying position. The common understanding of what it means to be blessed by God is … Both blessed and blest share the same meaning, but as we noted in our December 27, 2016, response to pat walker, the spelling blest is now considered archaic.Blessed is currently the preferred and more common spelling. A fine point and nothing to be really bothered about. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. We’ve all heard someone say, ‘I’ve been blessed by God’, usually in relation to success, health, family, wealth, or a job. To me existence -as humans- is just a game full of clues. I’ve been tremendously blessed by Leo, and it did feel like heaven… Thank you from the deepest corners of my heart for your condolences and words of encouragement. Jesus said things such as, "the Son of Man has no place to lay his head" (Matthew 8:20), and "those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last" (Matthew 20:16, NLT), and "When someone has been given much, much will be required in return" (Luke 12:48, NLT), and "These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs" (Matthew 6:32, NLT). So what is the fuller meaning of being blessed by God? When I'm singing my kids to sleep When I feel you holding me I know . It is for this crown of amaranthine glory, or blessed eternal salvation, that we are to watch and labor with fear and trembling. She even bought some bubbly and strawberries for me and then-boyfriend because we were such a 'perfect couple.’ By simply turning to Christ in our spirit, talking to Him throughout the day, we can enjoy Him as our rich portion. Christ dwells in us as the all-inclusive Spirit, so we can experience Him in a personal, subjective way by contacting Him with our spirit. I've been surrounded by people in radio, on stage and in motion pictures and television who love me. I think of some of the names we see constantly in the tabloids and wonder if they would trade all their fame and fortune for some inner peace and a sense that what they're doing matters. I think it might have once been "God bless you." If I'm writing an email that's coven related, I usually sign off with blessed be, or just BB, because everyone understands the usage. "I just didn't even any more goals, really. Downloadable MP3 version of entire debut album "I Have Been Blessed" from the Morrison Sisters. Christianity Today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel. We all want to be under God’s blessing. Growing up, the hymn “Blessed Assurance” etched its words on my heart. Share the bounty of what we have in Christ. In this, we see that in being blessed, something is being destroyed and victory of good over evil is the result. Yet lately I’ve been wondering about the deeper meaning of what it means to feel “blessed.” Could there be more to it? The blessed grace of entire sanctification is scripturally the bequest of God to his people. Now this is the word blessed in Psalm 34:8. When the ceremony ended, the freshly blessed animals and their smiling owners shuffled, slithered, or galumphed home to await next year's blessing. Many people understand blessings as an external phenomenon, a gift that comes from outside us. We can never be happy when we live self-centered lives. Growing up in western culture, I have most commonly heard the phrase “I am blessed” in reference to good fortune, a desired outcome, or comfort. No way I could count them, there's not enough time. “I’ve been blessed with an amazing, long career and I’ve been looking back on it with a lot of nostalgia lately,” he said Thursday. Blessings As Gifts. But what happens when the new work environment presents some difficulties? It’s here that we get another glimpse into the true meaning of the word “blessed.” There are actually a couple of different words that are translated as “blessed” in this passage. She was named by Forbes as one of the top 20 powerful women in Africa and a member of the Forbes Coac So, I'll just thank Him for being so kind. We’ve even heard athletes say this after winning a big game. Kenn Fuller 37,855 views The Word abides in them. Both blessed and blest share the same meaning, but as we noted in our December 27, 2016, response to pat walker, the spelling blest is now considered archaic.Blessed is currently the preferred and more common spelling. I have been blessed, God's so good to me, precious are His thoughts of you and me. 3:17), the blessing of the promised Spirit corresponds with the blessing of the land promised to Abraham. In this respect, we can say that God’s blessing is on everyone, believers and unbelievers alike. People use blessing and blessed often in their conversations to mean an answered prayer related to health, financial, or relational struggles. "I’ve been blessed with awful roommates all throughout college, but my last roommate was definitely the craziest. I have been blessed . "I’ve been incredibly blessed and I mean, 16 years is a long professional career. I have no complaints. Spend time reading the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) and asking God to give you insight into what they mean in your life. Following graduation, I spent two years in the Army, allowing me to see Europe and build on life's experiences. It makes me wonder what I would choose if given such a choice. The blessed people are the people who’ve been so impacted by the Word of God and by the God of the Word that they’re not just hearers. "I’ve been blessed with awful roommates all throughout college, but my last roommate was definitely the craziest. If you realise that God didn’t just bless you with a new job but with much more, with the all-inclusive Christ who lives in you, you’ll contact the Lord as the life-giving Spirit dwelling in your spirit. I have no complaints. The Word abides in them. Tabitha ***** Thanks Tabitha for sharing your story with us. This happens with receiving the Lord’s inbirthings of faith (HELPS Word Studies). Sure, at first glance, ‘blessed’ seems like a wholesome little nod to a life that’s been filled with good fortune (and if Jessica Alba and all the #blessed Victoria’s Secret Angels have had more than their fill of anything, it’s good fortune). DJ Khaled If you say you were lucky, there isn't this implication. But we’re truly blessed when we experience Christ as our love, our peace, our patience, our satisfaction, our joy, and so many other aspects of Himself. It's the "pearl of great value" (Matthew 13:46), worth selling everything to gain it. Only the One who made us knows what will truly make us happy and give us satisfaction in life. Was that supposed to happen? I've been blessed to be somebody that's been climbing that success mountain top for years of hard work, you know, but now it's all connecting. But you could also say I am blessed with a close family . by Susan Brown. If we think God’s blessing is mainly of things in the material realm, we’ll pursue these things, spend our prayer time asking God for them, and when we don’t get them, wonder whether we’re blessed by God. Usually, when we use the English word blessed, we have in mind a state of happiness or glee: we say such things as, "I've been blessed with a day off!" But in Galatians 3:13 and 14, the apostle Paul specifically explained what blessed in Genesis 12:3 means: ‘Christ has redeemed us out of the curse of the law, having become a curse on our behalf; because it is written, “Cursed is every one hanging on a tree”; in order that the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.’. “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!” Blind from six-weeks old, Fanny Crosby, a devout Christian, strong in faith, a celebrity in her time, and probably a genius, penned the lyrics to this song and more than 9,000 other hymns. We can pray, call on His name, and read His Word. We’ve even heard athletes say this after winning a big game. That’s what Jesus says, that wise man who builds his house on a rock, he hears the word of God and he does it. The things that have gone wrong have been … This is the focus of the gospel of God. If I'm writing an email that's coven related, I usually sign off with blessed be, or just BB, because everyone understands the usage. We all want to be under God’s blessing. Cars lined the street of Banbury Road to say goodbye, a joyous goodbye, to Dan Hicks. The beatitudes show that we are blessed (or happy) when we do or are (exist in the state of) the things He mentions. Growing up, the hymn “Blessed Assurance” etched its words on my heart. All rights reserved.Charity Number: 1141367(Registered in England and Wales). I was blessed with good teachers to help in my learning. 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