Make Me a Blessing

                                           

Out in the highways and byways of life,
Many are weary and sad;
Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife,
Making the sorrowing glad.

Make me a blessing, Make me a blessing.
Out of my life may Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing, O Savior, I pray.
Make me a blessing to someone today.

Have you ever heard this hymn? It was introduced in Sunday schools in 1924 and music added a decade later. These simple words are often used to challenge believers to make their lives useful to God.

Today, let's try and understand this simple yet powerful hymn and how we can implement it in our lives.

blessing can be defined as conferring prosperity, approval, or happiness. But what does it mean for a person to be a blessing? Perhaps this means that through our actions we help bring happiness and peace to those around us.

It's not about money. Even someone who is marginalised or poor or needy can become a blessing to someone else. When we take care of them, we also recieve emotional and physical blessings.

In some traditions, the blessings of those who are marginalized, or suffering are seen as particularly potent.

The simple thought is to share a part of our lives with someone who may need it. Someone who may be lonely, or sad or broken hearted. 

A touch, a smile, a sharing of ideas and thoughts can mean a lot to someone today. Be a Blessing!