The Lord is showering His blessings upon all people all the time-more than any of us can count. We need to be open to receiving them and acknowledging their source. As we receive blessings from the Lord and through other people, we can respond by blessing the Lord for His great goodness and also by seeking to be a conduit for the Lord to bless others.

This month we are focusing on the idea of blessings-what they are, where they come from, how we receive them, and how we can pass them on to others. To learn more about the Lord's blessings see Quotes from the Word, Family Projects and Activities, and "Blessings" by the Rev. Norbert H. Rogers. Families might enjoy making a Chain of Blessings, the Bless the Lord Project, one of the "The Lord Make His Face to Shine upon You" projects, and printing the Psalm 103 color poster. We hope that some of these materials will inspire you to think about the spiritual and natural blessings in your own life, take joy in them, and, in turn, bless the Lord for all His many gifts to us!