The Thirty Day Spiritual Challenge

The past couple of months have been somewhat of a bust. I've spent more time sulking and resenting God because of what He isn't doing. I have wasted so much time and energy being angry at God for the struggles in my life. Quite frankly I am tired of being a Debbie Downer. I decided to transition into a more positive relationship with God by identifying and giving Thanks for the blessings, big and small, I see Him doing in my life and those around me. It is so easy to be angry when the blessings I ask to be granted don't come to fruition. However, what about all those blessings I don't ask God for but He gives to me anyway? Those are worthy of thanksgiving too. So, for the next thirty days I am challenging myself to recognize those off-the-cuff blessings I don't expect, and give thanks to God for each one of them. I know that by challenging myself to look for God instead of waiting for Him to walk into my requests I will get out of this spiritual rut in no time! I want to invite you along for the ride, and ask for your prayers along the way. Honestly, how often do we look for the blessings God gives us rather than wait for him to grant us the ones we ask for?