(John 16:33) Jesus never said we would have a life of ease after we have accepted Him, but remember even He was persecuted and put to death while He was here. There is one thing we do have that cannot be taken away from us the Love of the Lord. Many do not even know where their next meal will come from. How many people complain because they don’t have some material thing, yet there’s people with no permanent roof overhead? Some have no bed to sleep in, or even shoes to wear. The whole song is a “constant prayer” to the Lord, and he gives thanks for just about everything in his life. Going back to 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, his “rejoicing” is in the first stanza. ![]() Later, it was put into song form and was recorded by his son, Jeff. He started thinking of all he did have because of Jesus, and wrote them down. He says he realized he was fortunate and “rich” just to have the Lord. When he got home to his simple house, he noticed all the “fine things” the neighbors had. When he was released, James said he went to the first church he came across, and at the end of the service, gave his life to the Lord. He said he didn’t want to accept Jesus while in prison, but vowed to do so as soon as he was out. James says he had been in prison at an early age, and the first time he even heard about Jesus was from a visiting preacher. There’s a testimonial video on the web by James Easter, explaining how the song came to be. They have had some “bumps” in the road, but it’s obvious they put their faith and trust in the Lord Jesus. No one has to guess if they’re believers or not. The Easters and their family are the same, whether performing for the Lord, or off-stage in public. At one time, I volunteered at a radio station that featured Southern Gospel music on the weekends, and was able to be at numerous Gospel concerts, and meet many of the performers. In the past, I was able to see Jeff and Sheri both on stage and off. This song pulls that into perspective, if we really listen. (Matthew 13:55-56) We are never told all the “riches” our Messiah could have had, but instead, He made do with very few “possessions” on this earth. Besides Jesus, there were James, Joses (Joseph), Simon and Judas as well as more than one sister. Joseph was a carpenter, which was an honorable profession, but he had to work hard to provide for a growing family such as he had. His parents weren’t fashionably rich, but were of the common class, even though both were direct descendants of King David. I am reminded, that the Creator of this world, our Lord of Lords and King of Kings, appeared to us first as a helpless baby born in a manger among farm animals. It doesn’t matter that we’re probably up to our ears in debt, just so long as our “presentation” is proper. We’re gauged in the secular world by the vehicle we drive, or how fancy our home is, or if we have expensive clothes, or where we work. We just have to have the latest, the newest, the biggest, the most, and about every other “greed” there is. The materialism in this world today is overwhelming. Thank You Lord, For Your Blessings On Me.” And that’s all that matters, though the world may not see. I don’t have much money but Lord I Have You. Stanza) “I know I’m not wealthy these clothes, they’re not new. You gave me Your love Lord, and a fine family Thank You Lord, for Your Blessings on me.” There’s food on my table, and shoes on my feet. (chorus) “There’s a roof up above me I’ve a good place to sleep. In my heart I’m rejoicing how I wish they could see Thank You Lord, for Your Blessings on me.” “While the world looks upon me as I struggle along They say I’ve got nothing, but they are so wrong. There was always something else I would crave, even though the Father had always taken care of my needs.īeing older helps me see things in a different perspective, however, songs such as this give gives more insight as to what’s really important and what is not. In my younger days, it seemed as if I could never be satisfied. From the very first time I heard this song, it inspired me to take a closer look inside myself, and be grateful for what I have. The lyrics are not complicated, yet the message is a full-blown sermon. ![]() Jeff and Sheri Easter released a song in 2008 called, “Thank You Lord for Your Blessings on me.” Looking at 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Always rejoice (17) constantly pray (18) in everything, give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (any emphasis mine) The song was originally written by James Easter, Jeff’s father.
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