Blessings...gifts of God's favor toward us. They often manifest as events or circumstances that produce or lead to what is needed or desired. Blessings often prevent misfortune or undesirable situations. God's blessings to us remind us of His tender care and love for us. Blessings fulfill promises that God has made to His people. God's blessing many times lead people to true repentance. 

Galatians 3:9 King James Version (KJV)

9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.