Pastor Al

I got a late Christmas gift yesterday. It was a bag of fresh coffee beans, a new coffee bean grinder and the newest Chris Rice CD. Freshly ground and brewed coffee with good music is as good as it gets. I am blessed !

My smartphone calendar greeted me this morning with the note that this is the 3rd birthday of our twin grand daughters. I didn't need the reminder because they called last night to remind us to come to their party. I am blessed !

I took an evening off from meetings last night. Got supper to go,brought it home and actually sat down and enjoyed an old movie with Ella. I am blessed !

An Old Hymn:

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.

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 keep 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,And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

When you look at others with their lands and gold,Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;Count your many blessings. Wealth can never buyYour 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,And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

So, amid the conflict whether great or small,Do not be disheartened, 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,And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.