The other day I was feeling down and I was telling Dad "God's not listening to me, and I don't have any blessings but one, my little girl Myah. He wrote me a note with this song which inspired me to name my blog Count Your Blessings.
My beautiful daughter Myah
Count Your Blessings
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
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
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
Every doubt will fly
And you will be 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
Count your many blessings
See what God 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
Money cannot 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
Count your many blessings
See what God 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 journey's end
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
Words by Johnson Oatman, 1897
What a privilege to be a part of your first post on your blog. I hope that you will keep this blog and look back at it in 10 years and say you have been counting ever since. You could not have given me a better gift than naming your blog the way you did. God bless you Devin. Having you live here will always be among the blessings that I name. I love you.
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Just for the record, Bethany did not post the 1st comment. For some reason it looks that way as will this one, but it is really me, your Dad for now.
ReplyDeleteHi Devin!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see that you have a blog:) Can I follow it?! I Love the picture of Myah!!! She is SO cute~
Jenna
p.s. I blog name is excellent!!
Hey Devin,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Blogworld! The picture of Myah is really cute. You are doing a great job! I look forward to your coming posts!
Thanks for following my blog.
A brother in Christ,
Josh
Hi! welcome to the blogging world. I love your blog and background!
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Hi Devin,
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing, a blog! You and your little daughter are a blessing too. Keep looking to Jesus, you are just beginning your walk with him and he is a faithful friend to have as you walk through life.
Your blog looks great, very artistic. Keep it up!
Your next door neighbor for now,
Mrs. Smith
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