Upon Life's Billows

I miss blogging and every time I mention it, my sweet husband tells me that he wishes I would do it again. As an introvert/recluse, I find it comforting to write about things. I have a few select individuals that I will actually talk to but the older I get, the more reclusive I become. Writing helps with this. I am not a grammar guru-I say this because there are those little minions out there that claim to be grammar natzi's and I want to establish it up front that I know I am not grammatically correct. So make fun all you want. :) I have changed the name of my blog to Upon Life's Billows. This church hymn means a great deal to me just by a certain line, but then when I looked the lyrics up, I was amazed at how the whole song just seems to fit my life. I am adding these lyrics at the bottom.

This song for real makes me cry. It's a great reminder that I should be so thankful for all of God's blessings. But I am just going to throw it out there. There are MANY days that it's hard to see all the good. I have a kind husband and the most perfect daughter that definitely helps me to see the good in every day and to count my blessings but many other life events make it hard. So this song is a good reminder and one that I need to sing to myself everyday. I hope it helps someone that may be struggling as well.

1	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.
	Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your blessings, see what God hath done; Count your blessings, name them one by one,     And it will surprise you what the Lord 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, every doubt will fly, And you will be singing as the days go by.
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 Lord on high.
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.