Remember, when Amitabh Bachchan, probably the most famous actor in all of India, had a terrible, life-threatening accident during his shoot? The whole country started praying for him and to this day he still gives thanks for the immense blessings poured out by the people of an entire nation. Can we please just stop doing it for few minutes and start counting the thousands of blessings showered on us every second? Can we smile and thank God for whatever we have been blessed with? Count your Blessings Your average 8-yr-old kid will start complaining, when he/she sees everyone around them complaining. Complaints about the system, about the government or about a husband, a wife, in-laws, a boss and many more It seems we hardly find a smiling face.Īny fool can criticize, condemn, and complain….and most fools do. In short, we hear about complaints, complaints and only complaints. These days when we read a newspaper, watch the news or even just talk to someone, we seem to be instantly hit with a list of everything going wrong. Understanding the meaning of these words and then using them correctly helps to multiply the blessings around us. But it is the one who is always thankful to God, who desires everything that God wills, who receives everything as an instance of God’s goodness, and has a heart always ready to praise God for it (adapted from William Law, “Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life”).‘Count your blessings’ isn’t just 3 simple words, it’s also 3 powerful words that can be filled with prayer, feelings, strength and courage. It is not the one who is well known for self-control and purity. Would you like to know who the most spiritual person is, in this preacher’s opinion? It is not the one who prays and fasts the most. With a thankful heart, you should bless the Lord by counting your blessings. While there is nothing wrong with enjoying our blessed lives, we should make thanking God a priority. It’s mostly about stuffing our bellies, planning our shopping, and watching some football.
There is the personal blessing of coronation “Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies.”.There is the personal blessing of lifting “Who redeems your life from destruction.”.There is the personal blessing of healing “Who heals all your diseases.”.There is the personal blessing of forgiveness “Who forgives all your iniquities.”.Christians should list and consider the personal blessings of God: Therefore, the psalmist urges us not to forget all His benefits.
“Bless the Lord, Oh my soul, And forget not all His benefits.” One of the many pieces of evidence that humanity is a fallen race is that we are so forgetful. With a thankful heart, the psalmist listed some of the benefits of knowing God.
Before you can thank God for His blessings, you must thank Him for His Being. “Bless the Lord, O my soul And all that is within me, bless His holy name!” This is where every soul must start. With a thankful heart, the psalmist praised God for His holiness. Keep reading to learn how the sweet psalmist of Israel is encouraging you to just keep counting your blessings. These words of David are not polluted by selfishness. The first five verses of Psalm 103 contain the words of a man who has caused his soul to think of the goodness and faithfulness of his God. Indeed, it is we who live in the blessedness of knowing God that can truly lead the way for others in counting our blessings. Truly, a grateful heart should be maintained year-round by Christians. Hopefully, someone at each gathering will encourage the need for gratitude.
Many families will join together for a time of celebration.