The Power of Gratitude for Blessings in Disguise
Embracing the hidden gifts that are seemingly masked in setbacks or roadblocks.
In this beautiful journey of life, there are moments when we encounter unexpected twists and turns that, at first glance, appear to be nothing but trials. However, these trials often reveal themselves as blessings in disguise, teaching us valuable lessons and guiding us on a path we might never have discovered otherwise. I'd like to share a personal story that highlights the beauty of such blessings in disguise.
A couple of years ago, I wanted to buy a house in the UK and this was just after the Corona pandemic, even though there were a lot of houses on the market I could just not find any that I liked or suited my needs. I kept on searching for months and then finally decided to rent for a short while before buying but even that proved to be a struggle. After almost a year of not being successful and one 40 viewings I decided to let go of the reigns and let God. By this time we were nearing the end of year so I stopped the search and came home for the holiday break it was during a conversation here that my mum asked the question if we ever planned on coming back home to stay.
It wasn’t on my radar at all at that time but after the conversation I started thinking about it and then decided that was a better idea. I abandoned my idea of buying or renting in the UK and started working towards moving back to Denmark. The decision wasn’t hard and the plan was coming along well but my initial plan of my grand move was overturned by some powers unbeknownst to me. Instead of moving straight to Copenhagen I moved to my mum’s in a different city for a number of reasons. The place I found need some papers that were required from my job this wasn’t ready but I had to go back. I was frustrated as I couldn’t sign the lease without the requested documents. I left without finding my place and as I was leaving my mum offered for me to move in with her when I returned.
I wasn’t particularly enthused when I had to make that decision but I believe you might at one point in your life, have had the feeling of outgrowing a place that was me and no matter what, I just wanted to leave. So I did and after having been back a month now I can say this is a decision that has been worth the challenges. All is not as rosy as I wanted but from a somewhat financial aspect I am very grateful I can live with my mum for sometime. Things have changed very much since I lived here permanently and so how I had planned things beforehand would have put me in a much difficult situation had my mum not offered her help.
In the beginning I thought what a way to come back home after so many years away but now I think how grateful I am for my mum and the fact that she unconditionally opened her arms and doors for me when she didn’t have to. The challenges with the contact from my job and for the new apartment almost made me doubt my decision but today I realise that that was a true blessing in disguise. A door was shut in my face I was distraught but a new one opened where I wasn’t expecting and my heart this morning is so full I get to spend a lot of time with my mum making up for lost years living abroad.
As we enter the weekend, can I encourage you to take a deep breath and let God for whatever you are going through definitely has a blessing hidden somewhere in there.
Affirmation: I am blessed