Counting Blessings

There is an old song published back in 1897 which is still quite often sung in our church.  Although we were out of town this week-end, and visited another congregation, it was a song which came to mind when I looked back on the week-end.

The chorus goes as follows:

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.

 

The verses are written from the perspective of one who has been facing trials, burdens and conflicts, with the chorus repeatedly reminding the singer to always count your blessings as a reminder of all God has done in your life. 

 

Honestly, I cannot come up with one trial, burden or conflict from the week-end, but can count many a blessing.  Here are just a few:

 

Being with my husband, kids and grandkids celebrating my birthday in Medora

Loving once again the Medora Musical in the beauty of the North Dakota Badlands

Enjoying a morning swim at the motel with the grandkids

Seeing my nephew dressed in the Dickinson State College football team uniform

Spending time with my brother, sister-in-law & nephew over a meal at Bonanza . . .YUM!

Indulging in times of fellowship with my brother-in-law and his family

Neglecting not the assembling of God's people & worshiping in a new church

Getting to enjoy a pedicure and manicure at my favorite place at the Dickinson Mall

Safely traveling the miles of our week-end journey

 

How many blessings can you think of to count today?