God’s Disruptive Blessings

God’s blessings come too fast for many of us to fully comprehend, and if you’re like me, you want to catch them, pause, and hold them in your hands for a detailed analysis. 

 

I wonder if God’s blessings are like fire and light, that cannot be held and studied. Perhaps that’s for later when you reflect upon their experience. Maybe God’s blessings are like sweet air you inhale or a delicious drink you intake. The best we can do is pray for the blessing and accept it when it comes.

 

I received a disruptive blessing this week. My latest film produced with RIT Diversity Theater, DEAR ELEANOR, was nominated for Best Score and Best Editing at the Diversity in Cannes Film Showcase. When I received the news, I was shocked, elated! But I never dreamed I would attend the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France where the Showcase was to take place. But then I received other messages from the Showcase with event information and requesting attendee confirmations. I began to imagine going. 

 

I could tell this was a blessing from God, because everything was working out. The Showcase was one week away, but there were still low cost airfares and hotels available. The next thing I knew, I was seriously considering going.

My anxiety was rising. 

I found a way to afford it, but could I really spend the money on going? "Could “I” do this?" I wondered. Instead of seeing all of this as a blessing, I wrestled with letting go of my need to analyze everything, to “work all this out” on my own. 

 

My blood pressure increased. 

 

I had to finally remind myself that God’s blessings are like that. They come quickly, they lift us up out of our present circumstances without much or any help from us. But, we did do our part: we believed, we imagined, we asked, and that’s all we have to do!

My travel plans are confirmed, and God willing, I'll be in Cannes next week.

Inhale God’s magnificent disruptive blessings, relax, and exhale the gifts and healings they offer in our lives.