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 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,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
5. Deliberately Praise And Thank God
Psalm 42:11 NKJV
“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.”
Another way of overcoming discouragement is to reflect on what God has done for you in the past, the help and blessings that you’ve receive from Him, and begin to praise and thank Him.
The songwriter encourages us to count our blessing and it will surprise us what the Lord has done. Thus, you must remind yourself of God – who is God in your life, what has God done for you and what has God promised to do for you… As you remind yourself, begin to sing and thank Him.
Psalm 34:1-4 TPT
“[1] Lord! I’m bursting with joy over what you’ve done for me! My lips are full of perpetual praise. [2] I’m boasting of you and all your works, so let all who are discouraged take heart. [3] Join me, everyone! Let’s praise the Lord together. Let’s make him famous! Let’s make his name glorious to all. [4] Listen to my testimony: I cried to God in my distress and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears!”
Personally, I have found much encouragement from playing worship music and singing the Lord’s praises; somehow, songs of praises and worship have a way of lifting my spirit and strengthening me. Try it and see!
Elijah Oyelade’s “All Because Of You,” is an awesome worship song that acknowledges God’s mercy, compassion, love and grace towards us; to make us what we are today. Listen to it on YouTube and be blessed and encouraged. https://youtu.be/_t94zyL53nI?si=vJ_bCIpsvc-_wkgY
For Further Reading: Psalm 103:1-5
Fulfilling Our Theme For 2024: “Building The Highway And Lifting The Banner”
“And in that day, there shall be a Root of Jesse, who shall stand as a banner to the people; for the Gentiles shall seek Him…. (therefore) Go through, go through the gates! Prepare the way for the people; build up, build up the highway! Take out the stones, lift up a banner for the peoples!” [Isaiah 11:10, Isaiah 62:10]
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