Sugar Fast Day 6

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. (Proverbs 17:22)

This morning I had the song “Count Your Blessings” running through my head.   I know I have been blessed in my life, but sometimes I take those things for granted and forget to be intentional about being grateful.

What I like about this song is that it focuses on being grateful even when life is hard. What a challenge it is to think about counting your blessings when feeling discouraged; thinking all is lost. Yes, Jesus told us we would have troubles in this world. But the good news is He also told us that He has overcome the world. In light of eternity, what do we really have to be discouraged about?

Now don’t get me wrong, I am human just like anyone else. I have days where I am depressed, discouraged and my attitude is anything, but thankful. Yet, this song helps me put my life and the world in perspective. When I am able to see myself and my life through the eyes of Jesus I am comforted.

So today I will count my blessings; I will intentionally live today from a place of gratitude in light of my final destination. What about you?