Count Your Blessings

In difficult times like ours we may be tempted to question God's divine care and guidance.

Psychologists tell us that our brains are hard wired to think negatively. Rather than focusing on the positive things that may be happening in our lives and the lives of other people, we focus on the negative things and exaggerate them in our minds. We fall into the habit of catastrophizing them, viewing them as far worse than they are.

When we find ourselves dwelling upon the negative in life, remember the words of this old gospel song.

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 hath done.

When we shift our focus on the positive in life, we will be amazed by the mercies and kindnesses God has shown us. He is a gracious and generous God, showing good even to the wicked and the ungrateful. 

Take a moment to count God's blessings this Thanksgiving, not just the big ones but also the little ones. Then lift up your hands in praise and thank God for all that he has done for you.

Have a happy, safe, and blessed Thanksgiving.