Candy Corn
In the fall of the year this is a popular treat. What does candy corn have to do with the blessings of God? Each letter of candy corn has an important meaning.
Count
All your blessing!
Never
Doubt
Year-round that
Christ Jesus
Offers
Rest in His
Never ending love.
C– Count
Count your blessings! The Hymn “Count Your Blessings” says “Count your many blessings-name them one by one; Count your many blessings– see what God hath done.” We should count our blessings. Luke 11:28 KJV says “Blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.”
A– All your blessings
Count all your blessings. We have an abundance of blessings in our lives. Each day we receive new blessings. Some blessings are small and often overlooked. Some of life’s blessings we have not asked for. Others are request that we have continually prayed about. Sometimes it takes years of praying to see the blessings God has for us. Thank God for the blessing that he so richly gives us. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly place in Christ.” – Ephesians 1:3 KJV
N– Never
The definition of never in the Webster’s Dictionary is: Not; not ever; at no time; in no degree; absolutely not.
D– Doubt
Never doubt that God loves and helps you. Remembering blessings encourage us to not doubt God’s love for us. Keeping past blessings in our mind will help keep us strong during the hard times. How do we remember the bountiful blessings god has given? The Bible tells in Jeremiah 31:21 NIV “Set up signpost, Make landmarks.” There are many options. Here are a few:
- Pray
Pray and thank God for the big and small ways he has blessed you. 1 Timothy 2:8 says “ I will that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.”
- Journal
Keep a journal of your blessings and answers to prayer. Journaling your blessings will keep them fresh in your mind. It is an excellent way to review what blessings happen during each day. You can then look over them and thank God for his blessings. Write your blessings down each day. Some days it may be hard to see the rainbow of blessings through the clouds. We are blessed in some way, each day.
- Time line
Another option is to make a time line. It does not have to be complex and time-consuming. Fill it with blessings from each month. You will be able to look back at it later and see how God works your circumstances into his plan. When you see the blessings God has given you it encourages you in times of trouble.
- Verses of blessing
Write down verses of blessing. Keep them where you see them often. Repeat them out loud throughout the day.
Seeing the blessings God has blessed us with and thanking him for them, will help keep us from doubting that God helps us.
Y– Year-around
365 days a year, 24 hours a day, God’s love and help is never-ending.
C– Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus is our almighty Savior and friend. In Isaiah 9:6 KJV it tells us the other names of Christ Jesus. “His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” These are all powerful names for an all powerful God.
O– Offers
God offers us his love and blessings. Accept this gift and thank God for it. “Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem: for the Lord hath comforted his people.” – Isaiah 52:9 KJV
R– Rest
Find rest, comfort, and peace in God’s love and blessings. We find in Psalm 29:11 KJV “The Lord will give you strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.”
N- Never ending love
God’s love is never ending. It has always been and will always be. He will continue to love us and bless us if we live for him.
When you see candy corn, count your blessings, praise God for them, remember how he has blessed you, and find rest in in his everlasting love.
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