Blessings

There is so much truth in the phrase "blessing in disguise" and these blessings can be well hidden at times. Looking back on my own "mental breakdown", I can assess how much my life has changed. The changes have been monumental and have completely redefined my direction. My breakdown was both abrupt and unexpected. In terms of my life, the episode acted like somewhat of a stop sign. It made me reassess what was really important and it confronted me with a choice. Destruction or deliverance. I had to choose a route and I chose deliverance. I consider myself extremely lucky to receive this blessing. After all, it frightens me to think about what could have happened or where I may have ended up. 

I honestly feel like I have been granted a new lease on life. My second chance was a true gift and I am completely in awe of how much goodness it has brought out in me. I no longer place importance on trivial matters but tend to look for opportunity to do good. Giving second chances to others has become a new priority in my life. Supporting the needy and comforting the weak is no longer something I turn a blind eye to. There is so much opportunity to do a little good and make a little difference in somebody else's life and the act of making this difference feels so good. I am rebuilding my self-respect, one good deed at a time and there is so much joy in my service. Now this, is definitely a road worth traveling.... 

And as you have been a curse and a byword among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so will I save you, and you shall be a blessing. Fear not, but let your hands be strong and hardened.
Zechariah 8: 13

For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield. Psalm 5: 12(NKJV)