Feeling Lucky?

I’ve had cause to contemplate the difference between luck and blessing as I’ve listened to different folks express thanks for the sun that shined on an event or the serendipity that got them to where they hoped to go. Those who credit luck may also express appreciation. They send up thanks, like balloons, trusting that credit will be received where credit is due. God or no God, everyone acknowledges that a thankful heart is a happy heart.

Those who see blessing in the happy outcome have a different perspective.  Luck just happens. Blessing is bestowed. Luck is impersonal. You lucked out and that makes you happy. Blessing is personal. God gets the credit and that fills you with joy.

Luck can be appreciated, but blessing can be appropriated. You can take ownership of it and assign it a value because you receive it as a gift. Better than that, you can pass it on.  That sunny day created just for you is a reminder that God cares. Your thankful prayer hits the target of God’s heart. Most likely it radiates out like the sun itself, asking the Creator to shine His blessing on those you love. And he does.

Of course, should the rain fall you have a choice.  Deem it unlucky, or look for the blessing in the rain.  I’m betting you’ll find it.