The Rev. Sandra Curtis

FROM MOTHER C - November 2009

      When I went to church as a child, we would often sing a song called “Count your blessings” as part of our worship on Sunday mornings. I don’t remember all the words, but I remember the chorus:

                  “Count your blessings
                  Name them one by one -
                  Count your many blessings
                  See what God hath done.”

      How many of us really count our blessings? With Thanksgiving coming, it’s a good time to think about it.

      Think of all the times we ask God to help us or someone we love - and he does. Think of all the “little” prayers to God as we see our children head off to school, or to a game, or on a trip, and we ask God to watch over them, and keep them safe, and bring them back to us - and they come home safely. Think of the times when the cash is low and we ask God to help us get through the month - and somehow we do get through the month. Think of the time when a loved one is sick and we beg God to make them better - and they heal. Think of the times we worry about our jobs and ask God to help us - and the crisis passes. Think of the times we see a loved one hurting and we ask God to help them find peace - and it happens. How many times in your life have you asked God for help - and the help came. Even little things like “Please, God, don’t let the light turn red,” or “Please, God, let there be a parking place when I get there” - and there it is.

      The Bible tells us that God cares for the sparrow. How much more he will care for us. The Bible tells us that God knows the number of hairs on our heads. Wow! God is that involved and cares that much! We are so blessed. Have you ever stopped to think how many things had to fall in place, at an exact moment, for the wonderful outcome that may have blessed your life?

      With all this going on around us every day of our lives, with God so involved and caring so much, how many times have you said “Thank you” lately? We are approaching Thanksgiving. Are we truly thankful for the blessings bestowed upon us? Maybe we ought to take some time to count our blessings and say thank you to our Lord who watches over us and cares so deeply about us.