What do we often overlook when it’s ours, and passionately pray for the return of once it’s gone?

Health!

Memory. Nimble fingers. Strong feet. Flexible back. Pain-free teeth. Good health is God’s blessing to us — the choice, the desire, the ability to simply eat, drink, and work.

Joni Eareckson Tada became a quadriplegic in 1967, when she was a teen. In a diving accident, she lost movement from her neck down, and with it, her ability to do many of the things she loved.

For two years, she mourned her loss. But gradually she began to realize the blessings that were still there.

Since her accident, she has written books, recorded musical albums, become an internationally known artist, and been an inspiration to people with disabilities around the world.

Joni loves Jesus. Joni is blessed.

We are blessed too, even when we’ve lost something we once highly valued. Our hearing is failing, but perhaps we can cope better with noisy grandchildren. Our sore limbs coax us to sit; perhaps now there’s more time to pray.

Good health is one of God’s many gifts, but compromised health can also have blessings for the believer. He has given all of His children many good gifts. What are some of your favorites?