From Whom All Blessings Flow

Are you familiar with the Doxology?  I've attended various churches for years that have methodically, robotically, traditionally sang the words and melody week after week at the appointed time in the service... typically after the offering is taken up :-)  Hmmm... I know I was guilty many a time of singing the words with no thought whatsoever.  I hate that because the words are so very true.  It is God who is the great provider and gift giver.  From Him all blessings flow, and to Him all praise is due! 

Any Tony & Donny fans out there?  Their worship music was quite popular on the church camp/youth rally scene in the late 80's and early 90's.  Our church youth praise band was often a few years behind so we were mastering songs like "I, Oh I" and "Cry of My Heart" in 1997.  Oh well...  All that to say - I loved their version of the Doxology... "Praise to Our God."  There was a cool echo part, and the chorus was always so meaningful when an entire group was belting it out at the tops of their lungs.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God all creatures here below.
Praise Him above the heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Praise to our God who reigns in the heavens.
Praise to our God who reigns in our hearts.
Praise to our God who reigns in the heavens.
Praise to our God who reigns in our hearts.

I missed my Multitudes on Mondays post last week, so my list of gifts is quite long today.  Indulge me as I list these blessings.  The very blessings that flow from my Father above!  Thanks & Praise!

191.  Little Miss released from speech therapy!  Way to Go!

192.  fresh fruit pie toppings

193.  crayon drawings

194.  my Thirty One bags all packed and ready to go

195.  God's protection while traveling

196.  balloon animals made by a missionary in training

197.  my hubby's generous heart

198.  the ability to bless another on God's behalf

199.  an outdoor hot tub shared with my little ones

200.  an indoor jetted tub just for Momma

201.  a cozy, comfy cabin

202.  a day away with dear friends

203.  sweet Myles and the joy he brings

204.  beautiful sea creatures at the aquarium

205.  enjoying the outdoors as a family

206.  making memories

207.  tender moments

208.  safe return home

209.  tears shed and fears relieved

210.  sharing resources

211.  hand-me-downs

212.  wisdom shared by older women

213.  God-incidences

214.  a crib to loan

215.  tips both given and received

216.  been-there-done-that homeschoolers

217.  children united with their forever families

218.  a stocked pantry and fridge

219.  a global perspective