How to Experience God’s Blessings and Bring Heaven to Earth
Life is full of challenges, and no one escapes the trials of brokenness. Whether it’s spiritual, emotional, or physical, we all carry burdens. But what if the blessing of God is not just something to wait for in heaven? What if His blessings can meet us in our everyday struggles, transforming our lives and the lives of those around us? This article explores how acknowledging your brokenness, asking for help, and blessing others can bring glimpses of heaven to earth. Click the video link above for the full message.
What Are God’s Blessings?
When you hear the phrase “blessings of God,” what comes to mind? Some people imagine material wealth, health, and prosperity. Others associate God’s blessings with enduring life’s hardships while awaiting heaven. But is it one or the other?
The reality lies somewhere in between. While we can’t avoid life’s difficulties, God’s blessings are not limited to the life to come. As Jesus taught us to pray, “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10, NIV). God’s blessings are about heaven breaking into earth, transforming our circumstances, and bringing hope.
Step 1: Acknowledge Your Brokenness
In Acts 3, we meet a man who was lame from birth. Carried daily to the Temple Gate called Beautiful, he relied on others for everything, including being placed where he could beg for help. “When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money” (Acts 3:3, NIV).
This man’s situation mirrors our spiritual reality. Like him, we are broken and needy. As Paul writes in Romans 5:6 (NIV), “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.” Our brokenness may not be as visible as his, but we all have areas where we need healing.
Whether it’s spiritual struggles, emotional wounds, or physical challenges, acknowledging our brokenness is the first step to experiencing God’s blessings. Pretending we have it all together only keeps us from receiving help.
Step 2: Ask for Help
Acknowledging brokenness alone is not enough. We also need to ask for help. The lame man in Acts 3 knew his need and asked for assistance. But he expected something temporary—money. Instead, he received a life-changing blessing. “Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk’” (Acts 3:6, NIV).
We can follow this example by asking God for help, not just in small ways but for transformational change. God’s help is supernatural. He wants to meet our needs in ways that bring healing and freedom.
It’s also important to ask others for help. Whether through trusted friends, community groups, or professional counseling, God often works through people to bring restoration. Vulnerability and community are key to healing.
Step 3: See People and Be a Blessing
Peter and John didn’t ignore the man at the gate. Instead, they saw him and engaged with him. “Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, ‘Look at us!’ So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them” (Acts 3:4-5, NIV).
When we take the time to truly see people, we honor their humanity and create opportunities for God’s blessings to flow through us. Seeing others requires intentionality and a willingness to be inconvenienced.
As we bless others, we reflect the heart of God. Whether through acts of kindness, sharing resources, or offering prayer, being a blessing often impacts us as much as it does others. As Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35, NIV).
Step 4: Lean Into the Lack
One of the most challenging aspects of faith is trusting God when we don’t have enough. Peter didn’t have money to give the man at the gate, but he offered what he did have—faith in the power of Jesus. And it led to a miracle.
Sometimes we face situations where our resources fall short. Whether it’s financial struggles, relational challenges, or unanswered prayers, these moments of “lack” are opportunities to lean into God’s provision.
God often works most powerfully in our weaknesses. As Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV), “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” When we lean into the lack, we create space for God to show up and provide in ways only He can.
Bringing Heaven to Earth
God’s blessings aren’t limited to the life to come. Jesus prayed for God’s kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven. This means His peace, healing, and restoration can permeate our lives, relationships, and communities right now.
Imagine your neighborhood, workplace, or family reflecting the love, joy, and unity of heaven. This is what it means to live as citizens of God’s kingdom—to expand His influence wherever we go.
How Can You Respond Today?
Acknowledge your brokenness: Take an honest inventory of your spiritual, emotional, and physical needs.
Ask for help: Pray for God’s guidance and reach out to trusted friends or counselors.
See and bless others: Look for opportunities to bless people around you. Even small acts of kindness can create ripple effects of hope.
Lean into the lack: Trust God to provide, even when resources seem insufficient.
Further Reading
• The Blessing: Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance by John Trent and Gary Smalley
• The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows by James Bryan Smith