Counting My Blessings

I'm gonna be okay.  No matter what kind of days I have, I have so many things to be thankful for.  My support system is great!  I have a family who cares, accommodates, and who ultimately are there for me no matter what.  I have a pretty good quality of life still, and I think most of my fears result in the what ifs.  So what if....?  I can't worry about that because it hasn't happened and worrying never got anybody anywhere, except down.  God loves me, has a plan for me and I will live out that plan.  I am not saying I will never have days that I am down, as I'm sure there are many more to come but I vow from here on in to fight.  Every day I wake up I will count my blessings, before I count my misfortunes.  I will try my best not to be afraid or discouraged.  That is my prayer for my days here on forward. 

I start my meds within the next week and I have so many unanswered questions revolving around work that need to be answered this week, but I will take this one day at a time.  I only have one life to live and I'm gonna live it for the One who created me and ultimately knows me better than I know myself.

I hated this song as a kid but the words really apply...

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.

 

Refrain

Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath 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 keep singing as the days go by.

 

Refrain

When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings. Wealth can never buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.

 

Refrain

So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be disheartened, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

 

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