I'm Thankful for... 2: The Gospel

As I was writing this I originally had Family as my number 2. It almost seems obvious that they would be right there at the top but as I was thinking about everything that family represents, I realized that it's the gospel that brings family together and allows us to be together forever. If it weren't for the gospel, eternity wouldn't be an option and we wouldn't be with our family forever. If you follow my blog you know that Zac & I recently started going back to church and got sealed in the temple. I am so grateful that we have the gospel and knowledge in our lives and I am so thankful that we are able to go to church each week to learn more as well as be reminded of our Heavenly Father and the promises he made to us. The opportunity that we have to be with him again as well as be with our families for eternity.

"Music can set an atmosphere of worship which invites the spirit of revelation, of testimony"

-Boyd K. Packer, Ensign Nov. 1991"

Count your Many Blessings

Hymn #241

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,
• *Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
• [*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.
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 buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.
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.