Count Your Blessings

"I will mention the loving kindnesses of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord, according to all that the Lord hath bestowed on us." - Isa_63:7

It is a marvelous thing for the soul to meditate upon the grace of the Lord. How can gloom overtake us when we are thinking on the marvelous day when Christ entered our lives? Can you remember that day? Do you remember how you felt when you knew that He had forgiven you? Was there a load lifted? Chains snapped? Can you remember how much He loved you? Let it lift you beyond the gloom of loneliness and despair of this day, for His love will never leave you. Reflect on His love as expressed by the cross. Think about how much love it takes to die for you. Will such a Savior ever leave you who has gone through so much on your behalf? Yet, He was raised again so He can walk with you today. Are you sick and suffering? Has He ever restored you to health? He is not changed. Sing His praises and trust Him this hour to do as He always has. Are you poor and without something you need? Has He ever failed to supply you with your needs? Remember that day in your past when you had need and He had abundant supply just waiting on you to ask for it? Remind Him of it, and praise Him before all the people - and rest assured that He will again provide for you, for His people have never had to beg for bread.

It will do your soul well to catalog His kindnesses and your praises for them. It will encourage your heart, and may someday be used to lift others from doubt and despair to faith and eternal life. Take your praises to church this Sunday, and share them with your fellow believers. You never know who needs to be encouraged to trust as you have. Through it, the mercies of God shown in your life will be multiplied in the lives of others.

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