The Collingsworth Family - Count Your Blessings Lyrics
Lyrics
If you're feelin' kinda' blue
Cause the world's forgotten you
And nobody really takes the time to care
You may get a feelin' down
And put on another frown
'Cause that's the only thing your feelings let you wear
Well I've been there and I know
When your feelings get you low
There's one thing you can count on for sure
It's those everyday blessings
Your mind keeps forgetting
A guaranteed miracle cure
Count your blessings again, again, and again
Start with the one where He saved you from sin
After you number them all give the praises to Him
Then turn around and count all your blessings again
So you made it through the day
But things didn't go your way
And nobody really thanked you for your time
You wanna shut the door
And not face it anymore
Before it finally makes you lose your mind
Well remember what I said
If you only look ahead
Counting blessing always makes you glad
And when you finish countin'
You'll be on a mountain
Of blessings you didn't know you had
Count your blessings again, again, and again
Start with the one where He saved you from sin
After you number them all give the praises to Him
Then turn around and count all your blessings again
Count your blessings again, and again, and again
Start with the one where He saved you from sin
After you number them all give the praises to Him
Then turn around and count all your blessings again
After you number them all give the praises to Him
Then turn around and count all your blessings again
Turn around and count all your blessings again
Count your blessings
Count your blessings
Count 'em again, and again, and again
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The Collingsworth Family sings Count Your Blessings
Meaning & Inspiration
The Collingsworth Family's "Count Your Blessings," released on September 23, 2009, offers a potent and spiritually grounded reminder of divine providence during times of tribulation. This song directly addresses the all-too-common experience of feeling overlooked and unappreciated by the world, a sentiment that can easily lead to despair. The central message is a powerful exhortation to shift focus from perceived shortcomings and neglects to the abundance of God's grace. The lyrics artfully illustrate how easy it is to fall into a cycle of negativity when circumstances feel bleak, painting a vivid picture of the emotional toll such experiences can take. However, the song immediately pivots to a timeless solution rooted in Scripture: actively acknowledging and enumerating the blessings bestowed by God. This isn't a passive suggestion; it's presented as a "guaranteed miracle cure," underscoring the transformative power of a grateful heart.
The true depth of "Count Your Blessings" lies in its explicit call to begin this enumeration with salvation, the ultimate blessing of being "saved from sin." This immediately anchors the listener in the foundational truth of their faith, a truth that transcends any earthly trial. The repeated directive to count these blessings "again, and again, and again" emphasizes the perpetual nature of God's faithfulness and the ongoing necessity of cultivating a thankful spirit. This practice echoes the Apostle Paul's encouragement in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, which commands us to "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." The song powerfully reinforces this biblical principle by explaining that once the blessings are numbered, the appropriate response is to "give the praises to Him." This aligns perfectly with the psalmist's declaration in Psalm 100:4, "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name." The repetitive structure of the chorus serves not as a mere musical device but as a pedagogical tool, ingraining the habit of gratitude and praise.
Furthermore, the song anticipates and validates the frustration that arises from daily struggles, even when one has navigated a difficult day or contributed without recognition. The imagery of wanting to "shut the door and not face it anymore" captures the weariness that can set in. Yet, "Count Your Blessings" provides a profound antidote: remembering that looking ahead and focusing on God's goodness always leads to joy. This perspective shift is directly supported by Philippians 4:8, which urges believers to "fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable—think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." The song beautifully encapsulates this by assuring listeners that by the end of their counting, they will find themselves "on a mountain of blessings you didn't know you had." This underscores the often-unseen goodness that surrounds us, a testament to God's abundant provision, even when we are in the midst of difficulty. The repeated emphasis on counting the blessings again and again, culminating in praise, solidifies the song's message as a practical and spiritually enriching guide to maintaining faith and finding peace amidst life's inevitable challenges.