Good morning to everyone. Grace and peace be with you.

I am not sure why I am so shocked at this concept, but it is totally blowing my mind. We went to that gospel concert last week, and every night since hearing the song Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep … I have done just that … counted my blessings. For the last week I have had the most relaxing and rejuvenating sleep. g can not encourage enough to do this.

Each night I say my thank you prayers. Then get settled in my spot. At that point I start counting my blessings.

I am blessed with my house.

I am blessed with heat.

I am blessed with running water.

I am blessed with a family and friends.

I am blessed with a job … I am blessed with a job that I actually like.

I am blessed to still have my mom.

I do not recall how many blessings that I get out before I am off to sleep, however, I do know that I am sleeping better than ever.

As I think about things, that is how I get through each day. I count my blessings when things get bad. I look past the ugly and find the light or the potential light. Mind you … I do struggle with conflict and do struggle with initial emotional response, but I look past or try to look past the ugly and realize that I am blessed beyond measure … even in the hard times.

The world would have us focused on the uglies of life and disregard the blessings He has already provide with a but … such as: I am blessed with a house, but it leaks cold air. I am blessed with heat, but the bill is high. I am blessed with… but … fill in the blanks.
Take out the buts. Take out the unknown. Focus on the blessing and you will see His beauty.

Be blessed today my friends.

***the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. – Numbers 6:26