Count Your Blessings

I don’t know about you, but I like being happy. I like when the sun is shining and it’s 80 degrees outside. I like when I am spending time with my family and friends. I like when I can hang in my ENO and read. Then I realized: that happiness will always be circumstantial. My true happiness should come from my identity in Christ.


I’ve started keeping a journal of my blessings. The first day I wrote in it, I immediately thought of more than 50 things I’m thankful for. Some days I find it harder than others to sit and be appreciative for this life, but every time I do, it changes my perspective on that day. When I take the time to praise my gracious and giving Father for all the blessings He has entrusted me with I can’t help but bask in joy and gratitude. 

Sure it’s easy to be happy when things are going the way we want, but what about when they stray from our plans? Last time I checked, God knows what is best for me. He knows what I need. He has been showing me I have too much to be thankful for to be complaining about what I don’t like. I realize how selfish I am for asking for something different or something more than what He gives me. 

Praise God from whom all blessing flow! Praise Him for knowing the true needs of my heart! Praise Him for being a loving God who provides for His children!
I encourage you to begin keeping a notebook of your blessings. I can guarantee you will think of more things you have to be thankful for than to complain about.

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
-Philippians 4:19
Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.
-1st Chronicles 29:13

Allie Todd CDA RDA

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