Well, well, well. Good morning, everyone. And welcome back to the Messy Masterpiece Podcast,

which had him, Tori. Happy Friday. Happy Friday. Happy Friday, y'all, or whatever day your

listens to this podcast on. We're just happy that you're here. So happy. Today's a special day.

Tori looked at me like, what? What is it? It's because we are getting back to our roots, folks.

We're getting back to our roots of doing a devotional from the Thrive Bible. Yes. I know a lot

of our giveaway winners have gotten their Bible now. And so if you do have your Thrive Bible,

we're about to jump on into it. Amen. And we're also doing a podcast before 10 p.m. Oh my goodness.

Look at Esca. Lord bless it. Let's just hop in. Let's just hop on. Okay, y'all, let's do it. Today

we are in Deuteronomy 16 verse 17. And it is titled the abundance of God. It says,

almost give as they are able, according to the blessing given to them by the Lord, your God.

The love letter from God says, beloved child, I am the God of abundant blessings. I love

you with my good gifts. I want you to have eyes to see the blessings before you. When you see

how plentiful my gifts to you are, you can use them to worship me in a spirit of gladness and

thankfulness. I want you to find the true joy of giving away what I give you, unconditional love,

mercy, and grace. When you desire me more than you desire the world, you'll be free to use

all the gifts I have given you to bring glory to my name. Love your heavenly Father.

The reflection says, many times we wonder why God will not give us something we ask for.

It is not because he doesn't want to bless us. He loves blessing his children.

Ask yourself if what you're asking for will bless anybody but you.

God may bless you for a higher purpose than just your own happiness.

The treasure of truth says, God won't give you what he can't give through you.

Blessings from God are gifts to share. Amen. Amen.

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