What If Today We Took Off Our Blinders and Noticed God’s Abundance?

I love how fall highlights the provisions of God.

From foraging for wild edibles to harvesting my garden produce, His abundance is never more evident than in that hued season that precedes the cold months. 

Yet as I was picking raspberries, it dawned on me how easily we overlook His provisions in our daily lives. 

We pray for relief from the pain, but ignore the comforting words of our neighbor. We ask for His will in our lives, but fail to heed His call to minister where we’re at. We beg for direction, but never crack open His Word. 

We often journey in life with blinders on, oblivious to the answers and gifts God has already provided. 

We often journey in life with blinders on, oblivious to the answers and gifts God has already provided. Share on X

We look neither left nor right nor up. Keeping our eyes focused only on our next step, we miss seeing His glory and His blessings.

We become so preoccupied with getting where we’re going, we fail to notice the many provisions God gives to help us along the way.

We become so preoccupied w/ getting where we're going, we fail to notice the provisions God gives to help us along the way. Share on X 

What If…

What if we slowed down a bit and took time to breathe deep of our surroundings? 

What if, today, instead of blindly completing the day’s tasks, we would first stop and look for His works?

What if, today, instead of beginning with our to-do list, we’d ask God for His ideas?

What if, today, instead of walking with our eyes focused downward, we’d lift them to the Heavens and to creation and to our loved ones and neighbors? 

What if, today and everyday, we’d commit to being more intentional about noticing God’s provisions in our lives? 

His Abundance

God doesn’t just long to bless us, He does it. He gives us all we need and more to enjoy.

God doesn't just long to bless us, He does it. He gives us all we need and more to enjoy. Share on X

Let’s not miss His provisions because we’ve put on blinders. Focus on Him. Open your eyes and minds to notice how He’s working in your surroundings.

You may just be surprised at what and how God provides. 

 All eyes look to You, and You give them their food at the proper time. You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. (Psalm 145:15-16)

Reflections: Has there been a time in your life when you’ve missed God’s obvious provisions for you? In the end, how did you come to realize His blessings?