When I was in high school, I got to attend a conservation school for several weeks during the summer. One activity that I still remember is when each group was asked to trace an item from a fast food menu back to its source. We had to try and include every part, including food, packaging, and delivery. It was eye-opening to see all the energy and resources required to grow, process, and deliver one item. Now, as I reflect on my successes, I think about tracing back all of the connections and pieces that have helped me to grow.
As we reflect on our lives, we may see various influences and factors that have helped us to grow, including in our spiritual lives. We may see friends, family, and mentors. We may remember our experiences. However, if we want to trace our redemption, success, and blessings to the original source, we will see that all of these things go back to God. God saves us. God supports us and grants us success. God blesses us when we work for Him and in His name. Because of God, we are saved, successful, and blessed!
Go in the name of God and be saved, successful, and blessed!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for saving me, granting me success, and blessing me. Help me to always go in Your name and allow others to see Your glory. Through Jesus I pray, amen.