Count your blessings [March 11,2022 ]

Daily Word

Count your blessings
Psalm 103:2
Bless the Lord, Oh my soul, and forget not all His benefits

It is easy to overlook the many blessings God bestows on us each day. We begin the day with:
– The gift of life and good health
– Enough air for everybody to breathe
-Travelling mercies to school, work or ministry grounds and back home
– Our daily bread or nourishment for our bodies
– Grace, strength and wisdom to perform our duties etc

Counting our blessings or appreciating God for His goodness is necessary at all times. Not only when we receive a spectacular miracle or blessing but also when we do simple things like taking a breath which seems very natural to us.
Some people need oxygen in hospitals

At the end of each day, reflect over your activities and count your blessings. We should join the Psalmist to say
….I bless you Lord because I am fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14)

1 Thessalonians 5:18
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you

Do not blame God for your misfortunes. James 1:13 says
Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempted he any man

In every situation thank God for the victory he will give you and blessings He bestows on you
God be with you

How can I apply the word to my life?
1. Make a conscious effort to count your blessings each day and give God the praise and Thanksgiving He deserves

Prayer
Meditate on the words of this song:

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

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.
Amen