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Author:  Lady Elanor [ September 9th, 2013, 7:08 am ]
Post subject:  Count Your Blessings!
I was reading the lyrics of the below hymn yesterday, thinking of all the blessings God gives us. Even when we are going through some toil or trouble, God still sends blessings and comforts us amidst the conflict! So, here is a thread to count your blessings. Tell us what God has done for you this day/week/year, and how he has blessed your life.

Quote:
When upon lifes 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,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has 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.

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

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.

Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God has done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done

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 give you to your journeys
Author:  Andorin [ September 14th, 2013, 7:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Count Your Blessings!
I have been blessed with good health
I have been blessed with a beautiful fiancee
I have been blessed to start going to school again
I have been blessed with great house mates and a great house to live in at a great cost
I have been blessed with the opportunity to learn how to work in the film business
I have been blessed with a family who loves and supports me
I have been blessed because God has forgiven me...
Despite the fact that I listed all of the material blessings before what was truly important, God loves me still. He holds me in His very arms. I could lose everything on this list and still be blessed by His overwhelming love. The fact that He loves a wretched man like myself is enough to fall on my knees in thanks giving...
Thank you God. Help me love as you love.
Author:  Lady Elanor [ September 16th, 2013, 6:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Count Your Blessings!
Andorin Kaepora wrote:
Despite the fact that I listed all of the material blessings before what was truly important, God loves me still. He holds me in His very arms. I could lose everything on this list and still be blessed by His overwhelming love. The fact that He loves a wretched man like myself is enough to fall on my knees in thanks giving...


Beautiful, and so true. Thank you, Andorin. :)


I have been blessed with a lovely church that supports the truth of God fully.
I am blessed daily by my family, the constant love and friendship from each one of my family members is a wonderful blessing.
I have been blessed with a beautiful, new sister in law, and her awesome family.
I am blessed each day by the small and big things that God teaches me as I walk through life with Him.
I am blessed with a Mother who loves to brainstorm my writings with me, and who gives me lots of wonderful ideas to work with.
I have been blessed with a wonderful community on Holy Worlds, who have helped me grow in my writing, and as a person as well. You guys have laughed with me when I am happy, brainstormed with me when I am ready to throw my book in the trash and saved me from my insanity; you have supported me when I am downcast and dreary, and you are a constant reminder to me of God's wonderful blessings.
I am blessed daily because of God's constant love and forgiveness. When I am faithless, He remains faithful always. If I am weary, He is always there to strengthen me. I am blessed because no matter how lonely I may feel, I am never alone because He is my everlasting friend, and one I shall never, ever lose. What a blessing!
Author:  Mistress Kidh [ September 19th, 2013, 12:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Count Your Blessings!
My camera, that I'm getting better and better at using.
Good weather.
Smiles.
My best friend talking to me yesterday for the first time in a long time.
Author:  Cain [ September 19th, 2013, 1:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Count Your Blessings!
Good friends and adoptive siblings who love me no matter what.

A kitty-cat who always sleeps right by my side at night, even though sometimes I get frustrated during the day and snap at her/push her away.

My imagination (even though sometimes it gets so wild I sometimes wish I didn't have it :P).

The forest in my backyard.

The ability to be able to receive an education.

The smiles and laughter of the people I love.

The knowledge that sometimes I'm the one who made them smile or laugh, and the fuzzy feeling that comes with that knowledge. :)
Author:  Elly [ September 19th, 2013, 5:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Count Your Blessings!
My parents.

My kitten Jesse, who continually makes me smile, even when he's naughty.

Re-runs (and Netflix episodes) of my favorite shows. Especially Full House.

All of my sweet friends, both IRL and online.
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