Count Your Blessings

Introduction

M.T.C. Stands for "Make Today Count"

Question: When is the last time you counted your blessings?

Philippians 4:4

Three Ways to Count Your Blessings:

I. Meditate On God's Attributes. - L- v.1

"Soul" refers to our feelings or emotions.

A. His Love. Jeremiah 31:3

B. His Power. Luke 1:37

C. His Wisdom. Jeremiah 1:5

D. His Presence. - L- Psalm 139:7-12

E. His Mercy. - L- Psalm 100:5

F. His Patience. II Peter 3:9

II. Itemize The Benefits of God. - L- v.2

A. The Personal Blessings From God.

1. Forgiveness of sins. - L- v.3a - L- Psalm32:1

2. Restoration from moral diseases. - L- v.3b

3. Elevation from difficult circumstances. L- v. 4a; L- Psalm 40:1,2 James 4:10

4. Coronation into His Priesthood. - L- v.4b - L- Revelation 1:5,6

5. Satisfaction from His renewed strength. - L- v.5 - L- Isaiah 40:31

B. The National Blessings From God.

1. The blessings of His Justice. - L- v.6,7, I Timothy 2:1-4

2. The blessings of His Mercy. - L- v.8

3. The blessings of His patience. - L- v. 9,10

4. The blessings of His pardon. - L- v.11,12, L- Proverbs 14:34

5. The blessings of His pity. - L- v.13, II Chronicles 7:14

6. The blessings of His power. - L- v.19

III. Recognize The Purpose Of God. - L- v.20-22

A. To obey His Word. - L- v.20, I Samuel 15:22

B. To Fulfill His Will. - L- v.21

C. To perform His Work. - L- v.22, I Chronicles 3:9

Conclusion: Three Points of Interest:

1. Meditate on God's Attributes today.

2. Itemize God's benefits today.

3. Recognize God's purpose today.