Blocking Blessings

  We are a fickle people. And I am a fickle person. When things don't go as I envisioned them going, it takes me a while before I recognize the blessing within. For example, this week has been ugly at points with Shalom. I wouldn't consider that a blessing. But just beneath the surface, I find that the trials make me more attuned to blessings when they come and more faithful to deep prayer and devotions. Nothing is without a blessing, if only we would take time to recognize them.