I was thinking today about a hymn I loved from my childhood that is rarely sung anymore. It's called "Count Your Many Blessings." I've spent my entire life in Southern Baptist churches, so I'm not sure if other denominations are familiar with it, but the words are below.
I love the rich language of our beautiful, old hymns. They are the original praise and worship songs, even though some may consider them antiquated. I don't. Isn't the idea of being "tempest tossed" just a fitting description of some our days? All is not lost. God is blessing you in all of the seasons of your life.
Today I'm linking up with Then I Got to Thinking to celebrate a thankful Thursday. I'm counting a few of my many blessings to see what God has done and acknowledge Him for it. So here's a list off the top of my head:
When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed
Do not be discouraged, thinking all is lost
Count your many blessings, name them one by one
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
CHORUS:
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.
I love the rich language of our beautiful, old hymns. They are the original praise and worship songs, even though some may consider them antiquated. I don't. Isn't the idea of being "tempest tossed" just a fitting description of some our days? All is not lost. God is blessing you in all of the seasons of your life.
Today I'm linking up with Then I Got to Thinking to celebrate a thankful Thursday. I'm counting a few of my many blessings to see what God has done and acknowledge Him for it. So here's a list off the top of my head:
- great health insurance that provided low-cost meds to make us well last week
- my mother-in-law who left us with a casserole to eat on one day that I was particularly sick (and hungry!)
- the gift of prayer: that we have a God who hears us and answers our petitions
- encouragement from other young moms that God has placed in my path that are walking the same roads I am
- my parents who will both celebrate a birthday on Sunday and are in excellent health
- and very much in particular, these two below.
Nice post! I was feeling discouraged a few days ago, and this song came to mind. I initially brushed it off, then thought better of it and literally started counting my blessings. Discouragement gone!
ReplyDeleteAnd today I'm thankful for the rain. :)
Love it! We must've been having a similar moment. Mine was in TRAFFIC.
DeleteLove this! It is SO important to stop and name the things we're thankful for when we feel like we're losing our minds. I've tried to remember to do this a LOT lately. I'm Methodist and I recognize the song, but I don't think it's one we sing often (or at all!). I love, love, love hymns, too.
ReplyDeleteWe don't sing it much at my church anymore either. We should!
DeleteI love that hymn, and I love this post. I think I may link up today - I think this is such a helpful and useful exercise to engage in.
ReplyDeleteI loved your post on this and that you started your blog based on that idea.
DeleteSo much to be thankful for - and health insurance is definitely something that so many of us can take for granted! Hope your week keeps looking up - sending happy thoughts your way girl!
ReplyDeleteYou are so cute. Thanks for hosting. This was a great focus for me this week.
DeleteSuch beautiful words! Came to your blog via Tracy's linkup and so glad I did! Looking forward to following your lovely blog :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by! I am about to click over and check out your blog!
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