Psalm 40:4-5

 

Psalm 40:4-5

Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.

Like the stars in the midnight sky

Expanding beyond view,

So are the blessings in my life,

And all, Lord, come from you.

I cannot count the moments lived

Without seeing Your Grace.

Your blessings are like cheerful blooms

That burst forth every place.

I think my life was always blessed,

But I could never see

The blessings scattered everywhere

With my sight fixed on me.

But since I’ve learned to trust in You,

My point of view has changed

And I am overwhelmed by all

The blessings You’ve arranged.

These days I see blessings burst forth

Like crocuses in spring

With all the joy and hope that those

Bright blossoms tend to bring.

I could not count them, if I tried,

They outnumber the stars

But those who walk in faith with You

Count such blessings as ours.