noun
the act or words of a person who blesses.
a special favour, mercy, or benefit: the blessings of freedom.
a favour or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness.
the invoking of God's favour upon a person: The son was denied his father's blessing.
praise; devotion; worship, especially grace said before a meal: The children took turns reciting the blessing.
approval or good wishes: The proposed law had the blessing of the governor.
Life Questions
We are prompted in faith to count our blessings and name them one by one. Often we think of material things like a house, car or food to eat, but consider the thought that ... "A blessing is anything that comes from the hand of God that gives you a greater understanding of who He is, and turns your attention to Him". Soak in that for a moment.
Think about what the real blessings are in your life. Are they always "nice" things? Sometimes they are not so obvious and may feel to be cloaked in pain, suffering and hardship.
Here are some encouraging key verses from God's word.
Genesis 1:27-29 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." Job 5:16-18 "Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. Psalm 32:1-2 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Psalm 118:25-27 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. Proverbs 28:13-15 Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble. Matthew 5:2-4 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mark 11:8-10 Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, "Hosanna! " "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" Luke 11:27-29 He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it." John 20:28-30 Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." Acts 3:25-27 When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways." Romans 4:7-9 Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him."1 Corinthians 9:22-24 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. Ephesians 1:2-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. James 1:11-13 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 1 Peter 3:13-15 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened." Revelation 1:2-4 Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.
To God be the glory for the things He has done... is doing and will do in your life.