“Count your blessings” isn’t just something your grandmother says. It’s in the Bible too, really. The apostle Paul says we ought to to think on the things that are good in our lives and in the world. But the verb he uses is a counting word. So, if you’re looking for a way to extend your gratitude from Thanksgiving to Christmas, try this.
In Philippians 4:8, Paul uses the Greek word λογίζομαι (logizomai) where we see the word “think,” “dwell,” or “meditate,” depending on the translation. It means to count or make an account of something, take an inventory, add it together and consider the whole of it. What kind of thankfulness could it cultivate in our lives if we spent our time making a full accounting of the good things God has done in our lives, in the lives of those we love, and the world around us?
But, even if we know the Greek, counting blessings is easier when we have prompts, so God gave us a list of what to count. Here are the qualities of the things we’re instructed to make an account of in Philippians 4:8. Fill in each blank with something in your life that matches each word and think about which ones bring you the most joy.
Honorable
Just
Pure
Lovely
Commendable
Excellent
Worthy of praise
