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 has done.
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.
2. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Hello! In our lives here on Earth, we receive so many blessings that most of the time, we don't even realize we have them. Sometimes, we complain because we have a big test coming up, or what we are having for dinner isn't very good, or our electronics are out of battery. I am a victim of this myself, but there are people on this Earth that don't even have the opportunity to go to school. There are some families and children that are starving and would get excited over anything they could eat.
If we simply write down the blessings we receive, we may see how blessed we are. In Ether 3, it provides clarity to what I'm trying to say: "Behold, O Lord, thou canst do this. We know that thou art able to show forth great power, which looks small unto the understanding of men." He is all around us, but most do not even see it. I suggest starting a blessing journal. When you look back on your life, you will see The Lord's hand in your everyday life. As I have done this, I have gained a greater understanding of just how much God and Jesus Christ love us. If we do this, I know that we will change and want to serve and bless others. That is what this Gospel is about. We are trying to get back to our Heavenly Father, and we can't get back to Him by ourselves. We will make it because of others' simple acts of kindness, others' guidance and leadership, and through the Atonement of our Savior Jesus Christ.
He loved me enough to take upon my sins individually so that I could live in the presence of God. And I cannot repay Him even close to enough. But one you and I can do is to follow Him and His commandments. I know that when we are fully committed to the Church of Jesus Christ and His gospel, you and your posterity will be blessed. Never lose faith. He is ever so watchful. He loves you, and wants you to return to Him in righteousness. Maybe we could help fulfill his wish? I know that the true Church has been restored upon the Earth in these the last days. Let us all be grateful for what we have, and for our Savior, especially during this Easter Season. And I say that in the name of my Elder Brother, even Jesus Christ, Amen.
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