But when Felix heard these things, having more accurate knowledge of the Way, he adjourned the proceedings and said, "When Lysias the commander comes down, I will make a decision on your case." So he commanded the centurion to keep Paul and to let him have liberty, and told him not to forbid any of his friends to provide for or visit him. Acts 24:22-23

Sure, Paul was under arrest and being held as a prisoner. Not optimum, to say the least.

But, the Lord in His kind mercies, allowed Paul “liberty,” and allowed Paul’s friends to visit him any time.

In big picture matters I am an optimist. I know God’s Kingdom cannot fail. But in the little things, I can easily be more prone to fret over life’s inconveniences than to notice and praise God for His small, and therefore easily overlooked blessings.

If this resonates with you, lets you and I resolve to look for God’s blessings, no matter how small, and praise Him for these bits of kindness. And let us resolve not to major on the things we do not like, about which we have no control.

Life will be better, I’m sure!