Looking At Our Blessings, Not Our Burdens
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"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." — 1 Thessalonians 5:18
I don't think I am alone in this, but there is a strong tendency to focus on our burdens, more than we do our blessings.
Life often feels heavy when we focus on what weighs us down — illness, uncertainty, financial strain, or broken relationships. Yet Scripture continually calls us to lift our eyes from the weight of our burdens to the abundance of God’s blessings.
Burdens remind us of our weakness. They show us our need for God’s strength.
Blessings remind us of God’s faithfulness. Even in trials, His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22–23).
When we choose gratitude, we shift from despair to hope. Like Paul in prison, who sang hymns at midnight (Acts 16:25), we discover joy that burdens cannot steal.
When we focus on blessings, burdens lose their power. Gratitude doesn’t erase hardship, but it transforms how we carry it — with hope, joy, and faith in the One who carries us.
There are some practical things we can do to focus on our blessings, instead of our burdens.
We can start our day with gratitude: Write down three blessings before we face the day’s challenges. We can reframe burdens as opportunities: Instead of asking “Why me?” ask “How can God use this?”
And then we can speak blessings aloud: Share with a friend or family member what you’re thankful for — it multiplies joy.
When we focus on our burdens, we open the door for distress, and discouragement to overwhelm us. But when we focus on our blessings, it steers our vision towards God, and His faithfulness. And that will bring comfort and peace to our souls. GP
And hope feels distant, far away,
Lift up your eyes, the light still streams,
Through broken paths and shattered dreams.
Each breath you take, a gift of grace,
Each sunrise paints the Father’s face,
Though trials press and sorrows stay,
His mercies rise with every day.
Count not the stones that bruise your feet,
But flowers blooming where they meet,
For blessings shine in hidden places,
Carried by His love and traces.
So let your heart in thanks abide,
For burdens fade when blessings guide,
And joy will grow, though storms may roar,
God’s goodness stands forevermore.
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