count your blessings

I was on my way to work this morning, and this song came on.  I listened to the first 2 lines, and for some odd reason, it didn't connect what the song actually was until it got to the 3rd line.  By that time, i knew i had to listen to the whole song.

I've been quite depressed lately.  Ever since the 23rd when the stuffing was ripped out from under me again.  I had been doing much better. Things were looking up.  But on the 23rd i was given some news that makes me feel like, why even bother.  It doesn't matter.  And i find myself tearing up for no reason at all.

So my challenge to myself is to create a listing of blessings.   Every day, i need to add more to the list.

Count Your Many Blessings 

1. 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.

[Chorus]

Count your blessings;

Name them one by one.

Count your blessings;

See what God hath done.

Count your blessings;

Name them one by one.

Count your many blessings;

See what God hath done.

2. Are you ever burdened with a load of care?

Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?

Count your many blessings; ev’ry doubt will fly,

And you will be singing as the days go by.

3. 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.

4. 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.