Counting Blessings
by Marianne Wilson McKnight / from the November 2000 Friend
 

One day, I started writing down
My blessings one by one.
I filled both sides of seven sheets
And still did not get done.

I wrote down, "friends and family,
And legs that run and hop,
A cozy bed and clothes to wear,
And, of course, my mom and pop."

I'm grateful for so many things--
For sunsets, trees and rain,
For eyes to see and ears to hear,
For being free from pain.

I wrote the name of Jesus down --
I'm thankful most for Him--
Then added, "scriptures, music, love,
And my new puppy, Tim."

And now whenever I feel down
And don't know what to do,
I get my blessings notebook out
And add a page or two."