COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.“–Col. 3:15
One of man’s biggest problems is extreme expectations, yet it is seldom seen as a problem. Thus we have a nation of spoiled brats with an entitlement mentality. The foolish notion that we are worthy and ought to hold ourselves in high esteem and love ourselves sets us up for a fall. With that attitude you can never be content. It is the expectation of nothing that gives us grounds for gratitude. When we know we deserve nothing and we  expect nothing we are thrilled by every blessing and tolerant of every burden. When we don’t deserve anything we pleased with everything and complain about nothing. Complaints cease because gratitude doesn’t grumble.
Naturally there are times when problems and pain distorts our reasoning and distracts us from our responsibilities, but if we stop and think it will cause us to give thanks. That’s why it can be beneficial to sing “Count Your Blessings”. Pay special attention to this part of that song– “When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed. When you are discouraged thinking all is lost”. To lose all would be horrible and cause for despair– if it was true, but it isn’t. For the Christian all is never lost! So finish the verse—“Count your many blessings, name them one by one. And it will surprise you what the Lord has done”. Indeed it will. So think!–HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346