Thankful Thursday

To piggy-back off of what some of my blogger friends are doing, I am going to use Thursdays to write about things for which I am thankful. There are so many things that I take for granted every day, miracles and the majesty of God's creation that I simply pass by unaware. It is easy to pray a broad sweeping prayer of thanks to God for all his blessings, but I am going to attempt to count my many blessings and "name them one by one" as the song says.

Here is one of my favorite songs about counting blessings:


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.

Refrain

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.

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

Refrain

When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings. Wealth can never buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.

Refrain

So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be disheartened, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

Refrain




Today, I am thankful for air conditioning. Living in Houston the weather can get quite uncomfortably hot and humid in a hurry. Right now our upstairs air conditioner is broken and we are awaiting the shipment of a brand new condenser unit. I am also VERY thankful for the home warranty that will pay for all but $180 of the replacement cost. Thank you God for the cool breeze that makes our home comfortable.