Don't Count on It
This blog post is about to fly in the face of many Bible - toting, God - fearing, peace - loving folks. So I will apologize up front and ask you to extend grace and mercy...and then hear me out, because I really believe this is something that God is leading me to share. By now, I'm sure you're wondering what on earth I can say that would be offensive. Well, here goes: Did you grow up singing the beloved hymn, "Count your blessings, name them one by one. Count your blessings, see what God has done...." are you singing it in your head? I am. I would bet most of us know the hymn. And we've used the line "Count your blessings" as if it came straight from the word of God. Hang on to your hats though...that's not scriptural advice. Not in the way many people are using it these days. Not when we count them for the wrong reason. Breathe. It's ok. I'll explain. ...