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[Hilary making a small splash. Foto: Amelie Von Bibra]

Every time something really good happens, or an undeserved blessing is received, a person can believe that they deserved it and earned it, or it's the result of chance, or it's a direct blessing from God. But, praise God, He inspired James to write the following reminder of true reality:

"Don't be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."

When something good, anything good, happens to you, you are being blessed by God. You have the favor of God! God is smiling on you! He is willing to forgive your sins if you ask him, he is willing to bless you, if you have faith!

Today Kami-sama smiled on me, and I have the favor of a beloved daughter of God...

Thanks