"Bless a thing and it will bless you. Curse it and it will curse you....If you bless a situation, it has no power to hurt you, and even if it is troublesome for a time, it will gradually fade out, if you sincerely bless it."--Emmet Fox
Blessing whatever vexes us is the spiritual surrender that can change even troublesome situations for the better. Blessing the circumstances in our lives also teaches us to trust in the Lord. Start by counting your blessings. Make a spiritual inventory of all your blessings. See if you can get to one hundred. So much good happens to us, but in the rush of daily life we often fail even to notice or acknowledge it. Writing it down focuses our attention on the abundance already within our grasp and makes it real.
In light of some of the troubles and struggles all of you have at times, the state of the economy, the wickedness in the world and the challenges of raising a righteous family , I just want you all to know how proud I am of each one of you and your darling spouses for the way you handle adversity. I urge you to keep being faithful . Remember the covenants you have made. Focus on Heavenly Father and all of the blessings you have, be positive and keep on the look out for opportunities to serve others. It's through service to others that we are often able to recognize how truly blessed we are. I love you all and pray for each one of you each and every day!
