Count Your Blessings

It is good to have a thankful heart,

When we are feeling down, discouraged, and defeated.

We can focus on the things for which we are grateful.

Often when storms roll in,

we forget that we have many blessings

because all we can see is the storm

Somehow when we remind ourselves of what God has done,

we find a reason to sing and be happy.

We find a "God" perspective.

We realize that we don't need

to have things to be happy.

We choose to be happy regardless of outward circumstances.

Often the best blessings are not things

that can be measured by human standards.

When we stop and reflect on our blessings

we can't help but be encouraged and strengthened

because whether we admit it or not

we all enjoy a little, ok many, of God's blessings.

In fact, for me, if God were not blessing me, I probably would not be here

and I would not likely be writing these devotional blogs.

As a Christian, his blessings

don't end with this life.

Every day comes with blessing and trials

It's our job to seek the blessings

and stand strong during trials.

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