Day 32: Thursday 18th April pray Thanks giving

This was my Grandmas favourite Hymn.

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;
Count your many blessings, see what God 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, ev'ry doubt will fly,
And you will be 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, money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high. (Refrain)
 
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. (Refrain)
 
My Grandma had quite a tough time through her life particularly towards the end as she struggled with large amounts of pain. But I know she loved Jesus and she lived a thankful life! Why because she regularly counted her blessings.

Do you know what it sounds harsh but God doesn’t owe us anything! In fact if we got what we deserved from God it would be very bad! We have no rights before God and everything in life had been given to you by His grace which is underserved favour. This make us more thankful for what we have in the little things. 

Today spend a bit of time thanking God for the many, many blessings in your life.

We are to be defined as a thankful people as Christ Followers even in the little things!  If you’re reading this eating toast and drinking coffee even in those small things you have so much to be thankful for.

If your struggling here’s a list to get you started its not even Christian  
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/60-things-thankful-for-life.html

Enjoy! God is good 😊

Helpful verses

Psalm 9:1

 I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

Philippians 4:6-7 

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 4:15

All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

1 Timothy 4:4-5 
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For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,