Count Your Blessings

Call To Prayer 

Title: Count Your Blessings

By: Victoria Peter

Date: 27.06.2025

 

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.  Psalm 103:2

 

Sometime last week, while I was in the kitchen, a thought crossed my mind that led me to start murmuring. But then the Holy Spirit gently reminded me to count my blessings:

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Psalm 103:2

That simple prompting shifted my perspective. I began to reflect deeply on the goodness of God in my life, and I can say with full sincerity: God has been faithful.

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassion never fails. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22–23

Gratitude has the power to transform our outlook. When we choose to focus on God’s blessings, our hearts are lifted and our minds renewed. As believers, this should be our posture: gratitude over grumbling.

Do everything without grumbling or disputing. Philippians 2:14.

Complaining clouds our view of God’s consistent goodness. But gratitude sharpens our spiritual vision and opens our eyes to His daily mercies.

I remember being in a meeting several years ago where we were encouraged to start a gratitude journal, a simple space to write down the blessings we notice each day. I took the advice to heart, and it was nothing short of transformative. Looking back through those pages, I could clearly see God’s faithfulness.

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23

Recording God’s goodness stirred my spirit and lifted me above my troubles. It became a daily reminder that He’s always present, always working, always faithful.

Indeed, God blesses us every single day. As Jesus said:

He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Matthew 5:45

God shows no partiality His kindness extends to all, whether they acknowledge Him or not.
God (Acts 10:34).

So today, choose to see His hand at work in your life. Trade complaints for praise, and let your heart overflow with thanksgiving.

When you focus on your blessings, it helps you:

–  Cultivate a positive mindset
–  Reduce stress and anxiety
–  Strengthen your relationship with God and others
–  Improve your overall well-being

What blessings are you thankful for today?

 

PRAYER POINTS

Let’s thank God for His Faithfulness. Let’s thank God for His kindness that extends to all, regardless of merit. Let’s ask Him to help us to thank Him at all times.