Count Your Blessings

Happy Wednesday, everyone! I’m thankful to have been given another new day to live life to the fullest!

No day is ever guaranteed, but every one we experience is a gift from our loving Heavenly Father, who gives us opportunity to begin anew. When we view our day in this manner, we will be looking on the brighter side of life.

Let’s choose gratitude today, and in so doing, we’ll arm ourselves against whatever negativity the next 24 hours might bring our way. In doing so, any problems we face will seem smaller, challenges will seem less difficult, and the good things in life will shine even brighter.

As is sometimes the case, this morning I awoke to the melody and lyrics of another timeless hymn. It definitely takes me back to a time worthy of remembering. 🎶🎶🎶

Count Your Blessings
Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1897

When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.

Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God has done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your many blessings, see what God has done.

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.

When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings—money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.

So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God has done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your many blessings, see what God has done.