Let's Feel Sorry

I don't know what it is about humans that makes us fall into the trap of "feeling sorry for ourselves" so easily. If you're (I'm) not careful, I can easily descend into a pit and look at all the things is my life that I feel are troublesome or just Not Fair! If I allow myself to brood on them for very long, I find myself in the midst of a full blown "Pity Party" in nothing flat. Believe me, I can wallow with the best of them.

But then, at some point, God manages to get my attention. Perhaps it's through a friend or co-worker or something I read, but more often than not, it's through a song. He knows me so well and knows that music affects my mood as surely as the sunshine in the morning. Even though it's quite old, one of my favorites is Count Your Blessings. Next time you're feeling down, read through these words or better yet, sing! I bet you'll move out of Pity and into Joy in no time.

Count Your Blessings

Verse 1

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.

Chorus:

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.

Verse 2

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 be singing As the days go by.

Verse 3

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.

Verse 4

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.

Oatman/Excell