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Count Your Blessings

The Lord gave me this hymn for this Thanksgiving. Is is public domain and written by Johnson Oatman , Jr in 1897. I have posted the four stanzas first and the chorus at the end. I leave this as an encouragement for you when you are going through a season of uncertainty.

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 hath done.

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

When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you a wealth untold.
Count your many blessings money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your Lord 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 with you till your journey’s end.

Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Scripture on Resurrection

“Jesus told her,’I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in Me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never ever die.'” (John 11:25-26, NLT)

“For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, no we also may live new lives. Since we have been united with Him in His death, we will also be raised as He was.” (Romans 6:4-5, NLT)

Scripture on Rest with God

“He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams.” (Psalm 23:2, NLT)

“Then Jesus said,’Come to me, all of you are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls.'” (Matthew 11:28-29, NLT)

Scripture on Procrastination

“A little sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest – then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarily will attack you like an armed robber.” (Proverbs 6:10-11, NLT)

“For God says, ‘At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.’ Indeed, the ‘right time’ is now. Today is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2 ,NLT)

Scripture on God’s Goodness

“How great is the goodness You have stored up for those who fear You. You lavish it on those who come to You for protection, blessing them before the watching world.” (Psalm 31:19, NLT)

“They will declare, ‘ The Lord is just! There is no evil in Him!'” (Psalm 92:15, NLT)

The Priestly Blessing from Numbers Chapter 6

“Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Tell Aaron and his sons to bless the people of Israel with this special blessing: ‘May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.'”(Numbers 6:22-26, NLT)