SCRIPTURE: Psalm 103:1-2 (TM)
O my soul, bless God. From
head to toe, I'll bless his holy name! O my soul, bless God, don't forget a
single blessing!
STORY:
One
morning R.C. Chapman, a devout Christian, was asked how he was feeling.
"I'm burdened this morning!" was his reply. But his happy countenance
contradicted his words. So the questioner exclaimed in surprise, "Are you
really burdened, Mr. Chapman?" "Yes, but it's a wonderful
burden--it's an overabundance of blessings for which I cannot find enough time
or words to express my gratitude!" Seeing the puzzled look on the face of
his friend, Chapman added with a smile, "I am referring to Psalm 68:19,
which fully describes my condition. In that verse the Father in heaven reminds
us that He 'daily loads us with benefits.'"
OBSERVATION:
We might always feel it. Too
often they go unrecognized. Acknowledgement seldom graces our lips. Our heart
might be touched, but we wonder why. Our lives are filled with God’s blessings
but we simply continue to journey down our path with little expression of
understanding or acceptance.
The truth is this: God
blesses us more than we know. At every turn there is a blessing… a truckload of
blessings. We, on the other hand, zero in on the negative, the small splinter
which might be giving us some pain. The blessings are just received as if they
are expected instead of the acts from a loving and gracious God.
Opportunities abound for us
to lift our voice is praising God for his rich and abundant blessings. Here is
but a gentle reminder that we truly live a blessed life. Never take it for
granted. Everyone that God has placed in
our lives is there as a blessing from the Almighty.
May we stop today and count
our many 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 has done.
Chorus:
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.
Are you ever burdened
with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy
you are called to bear?
Count your many
blessings, ev'ry doubt will fly
And you will be singing
when you look at others
With their lands and gold
think that
Christ has promised
you
His wealth untold
Count your many
blessings, money cannot buy
your reward in heaven, nor
your home 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 give you
to your journey's end.
PRAYER:
If we were honest with you
and with ourselves, we really do not deserve the many blessings that have been
poured out upon us. Thank God for doing it anyway!
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