Count Your Blessings

At this very moment, in this season of Thanksgiving, what are you most thankful for?  When asked to count your blessings, is your list endless? Most of us simply stop listing or writing at a point.  Have you ever felt consumed by the spirit of thanksgiving ... gratefulness ... appreciation ... gratitude?

Join me in counting your blessings, in naming them one by one -- life, living, long life ... God the Creator... faith … family ... friends ... spouse … gentleness ... children ... love ...jobs ... houses ... homes ... church ... school ... work ... rest and relaxation ... play ... health ... healing ...  co-workers... peace ... savings ... investments ... car(s) ... pensions ... parents ... wellness ... talents ... skills ... abilities ... gifts ... spiritual gifts ...  trouble ... knowledge  ... hard times ... prayer ... Jesus Christ, Lord, and Savior ... safe travel ... weather ... joy ... freedom ... soldiers positioned around the world for our freedom ... salvation ... forgiveness ... soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice ... government ... taxes ... witty inventions ... recreation ... vacation ... understanding ... material possessions ... Holy Spirit ... death ... the cross ... hope ... enough ... more than enough ... broadcast media ... holidays ... wisdom ... education ... kindness … humility …

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 (taken from an old hymn, Count Your Blessings).