Count Your Blessings

Do you ever feel that nothing is going right?  That maybe you must be doing something wrong?  Probably too often, I feel overwhelmed with life and everything I have going on.  Some things we might all be thinking at one point or another are:

There are not enough hours in the day.  

I wish my husband was home more.  

I wish the hospital was paid off.  

Am I a good mother and wife?

(Maybe it's just me thinking these ones)

I especially hate those days when I think all that and more.  Those days, you need something to lift you up when you feel that nothing can.

I was at that point on Sunday.  Thankfully my husband came home from meetings and offered to stay home with the kids so I could go to church(they were all sick).  That was the first little lift I got.  Then while sitting in the chapel, I thought of my favorite hymn:  Count Your Blessings

I think this song can help anyone as they are going through certain situations and trials.  This week, it was verse 3 that touched me.  Though in the past, all the verses have touched me and strengthened me when I didn't think I could deal with whatever I might have been dealing with.

Because of this song on Sunday, I got the lift I needed to go on in my trials.  I found strength to look up and not down.  It is better to look up.  This song reminds me that I have so many things to be grateful for.  My husband, my daughters, my family, my home (even though it's getting tight), my Savior, my knowledge, and so many more.


For any of you who do not know this beautiful song, here are the verses:

1.    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.
2.    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 be singing as the days go by.
3.    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.
4.    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.

Count you blessings; name them one by one.  Count your blessings; see what God hath done.  Count your blessings; name them one by one.  Count your many blessings; see what God hath done.

This song always helps me realize that I am never alone and that I CAN do it.  I hope it helps anyone who might be feeling down.  Remember to look up and to count your many blessings.

Do you have any songs, quotes, anything really that helps you when you need a boost?