When the year is nearing its close, it is a good time for us to take stock of the blessings we have received during the year. As we look back over the year, we can see that there were many a blessing "in disguise" which we would have recognized at the time had we gotten behind the appearance to the reality of God. Now, in taking stock of your demonstrations, do not rehash old difficulties, problems, and grievances. Remember this is to be an inventory of the good you have received, not a rehearsal of past mistakes. Then, when you have counted your blessings, if you feel that you could have done better, take it a step further. In the commercial filed, a firm takes an inventory not only to find out what goods it has on hand, but also to see if it cannot improve its business through more judicious merchandising. Likewise in your spiritual inventory, you should use it as a basis for making further progress. You can take a step forward by asking yourself: 1. When a problem arises do I "Golden Key" the situation by seeing God where the trouble seems to be? 2. Have I gotten rid of anger, fear and resentment? 3. Have I forgiven everyone whom I think has injured me? Jesus made this one of the cardinal points in the great Lord's Prayer. We are to ask God to forgive us as we have forgiven others. If you put these things into practice, then next year at this time your spiritual inventory will reflect the differences, for there will be many more blessings to count.