Blessed - but what does it REALLY mean?

I have been attending a text study with local Pastor from many different denominations on Thursday mornings.  I have found it to an important part of my week and fills me as a person.  It's been so much fun to be challenged again and to be with a group of people who care for each other.  It is also fun to really dig deep into the coming weeks texts.  They have been a blessing for me as I continue to transition into life here in Pierre.  


Last week the idea of blessed came up.  In the book of Isaiah, blessed doesn't mean all of the things that God has given us or "blessed" us with, but being "blessed" by God means to be called.  Kind of puts a different twist and makes you really think if you want to be "blessed" by God or not.


I struggle sometimes with being called to be a Pastor.  There are some days were I truly feel blessed and am able to be a part of people's lives in a way that takes my breath away.  Other days I plan out what I could do for a different job.....   Some days being called feels more like a blessing than others!  


But we are all called... in many different ways.  And the things that are the most challenging seem to bring about the biggest joys and satisfaction.  


I have been called to be a mother... and some days being called to be a mother feels more like a blessing than other days.  Last night Eli and Emma were playing so well together and laughing and laughing.  Their giggles were contagious.  It was so much fun watching them make memories together!  Eli has been so funny lately and he has no idea how funny he is.  One night I told him to pull up his pants because I could see his butt crack.  He got mad at me because he insisted that his butt was not cracked!!!  Or.. 2 nights ago he told me that his dad was going to read for the night and he was going to play on the iPad.  I asked him what Emma and I were going to do and he informed me that we would be cleaning the floors.  Eric about fell off his chair laughing.  Eli was then informed that not just girls do housework.  (I apologize in advance to his future wife for not teaching him better!)  


Through it all I am truly blessed... in all my callings.  They might not always be pretty.  I might not always like them.  I might have days when I mess them up or fail, but I have learned.. or maybe am continuing to learn.. that God calls us all to many places to do His work and that God equips us for the journey.