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. (from the hymn by Johnson Oatman, 1897)
Just reading these lyrics as I found the above photo on Churchart, I could hear my mother and her sisters singing this song. But what about for those whom counting their blessings still doesn't bring relief from pain and depression? I know that our mental health is dependent on many things: heredity, chemical balance/imbalance, life station, etc. But I also know that for many of us, gratitude can improve our outlook.
Plus, I love when a memory shines through in unexpected ways!
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all
circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians
5:16-18
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. Philippians 4:6-7
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures
forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34
For from him and through him and for him are all things. To
him be the glory forever! Amen. Romans 11:36
Donna Gustafson
Thank you Donna 🙏
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