October starts it off with crisp fall air and pumpkins everywhere! November brings Thanksgiving and December is not only Christmas but, my birthday as well! I absolutely adore the Holiday season and it’s hard for me not to skip straight to writing about Christmas music but, as I sat down and began to write, I was reminded of one of my favorite songs which is definitely a Thanksgiving song. Show Thank You Lord for Your Blessings On Me was written by James Easter in 1975. The Easter Brothers were the original group to record the song not long after it was penned. Jeff Easter said that his father wrote the song after getting his life right with God. He was thankful that God had been so good to him even though he did not have “everything” in the world’s eyes. This song has come to mean so much to me personally over the years. I’m so thankful for the Love of God in my life but I am also thankful for my family. Six years ago, my dad was diagnosed with leukemia with only two days to live but he’s still alive and well today! There’s a line in the song that says, “You gave me your love Lord and a fine family!” That line always gets me choked up. What do you have to be thankful for this Thanksgiving?! Remember, Thanksgiving is a position of the heart… not just one day out of the year! Album: We Are Family While the world looks upon me There's a roof up above me I know I'm not wealthy There's a roof up above me Related Video from YouTubeSong Ratings and CommentsRelated Albums by Jeff & Sheri Easter More Song Lyrics by Jeff & Sheri EasterBut seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you (Matthew 6:33). Thank You Lord for Your Blessings on Me was written by James Easter and the Easter Brothers in 1975 (copyright by LeFevre-Sing Publishing Co). Jeff Easter said his father wrote the lyrics after making things right with God; that God had been so good to his father though he did not have riches. To the Easter Brothers should you read this – thank you for writing and publishing such a heart-challenging yet Christ-honoring song. He was a very young man in prison and he was given a knife to help keep him safe from other men wanting to ruin him. One night a man came in where James was sleeping on the top bunk and attacked him but James took the knife and pricked him in his throat the man left but came back the next night with another man. While they were attacking him a third man came in with the biggest muscles James had ever saw and pulled those two men off him and they never bothered him again. He stated he believed God sent an angel to protect him. James had spent several Christmas's in prison and wasn't gonna spend another one there. Him and another buddy had planned to escape with the help of two young women where he would have been on the run for the rest of his life. However, the night before these women were gonna pick them up, he cooked one more meal where he was told that he was being released for good behavior after serving 5 years. He returned back to Mount Airy. His brother Russell came to him and convinced him to move to Danville VA. While there he couldn't get the words of Rev Grogan out of his mind and found himself wandering into a little church where he gave his heart to God. He said that if he hadn't went to prison he probably wouldn't have given his life to God. James, a convicted felon and recovering alcoholic was fresh out of prison. He only had a job that paid little of nothing. He had no wealth, but he had a wife, and a young child. They lived in a tiny 2 room house that they rented for $10 a month. He felt he was right at the bottom, but he also knew being a young Christian that he had something in his life that made him happy. He sat down and wrote the words to "Thank you Lord for your Blessings on Me" which became one of the most beloved gospel songs in history. This song has been chosen as the "Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year" in 2002. It has also won a Dove Award. These brothers started off by singing other groups songs, but their popularity really took off when they started writing their own songs. They have been performing now from more than four decades. They have written over 400 songs and have over 150 recordings with numerous awards. They are recognized as one of the legendary groups and have been inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame.
Lyrics While the world looks upon me As I struggle along They say I've got nothing But they are so wrong In my heart I'm rejoicing How I wish they could See Thank you Lord For your blessing on me! There's a roof up above me I've a good place to sleep There's food on my table And shoes on my feet You gave me your love Lord And a fine family Thank you Lord For your blessings on me! I know I'm not wealthy These clothes, they're not new I don't have much money But Lord I have you And that's all that matters Though the world may not see Thank you Lord For your blessings on me! James Easter sharing his background story to this song.
Thank You Lord For Your Blessings on Me Here are a few more songs these brothers wrote that are so precious to us even now. This is just a few there is just way too many to list. The Darkest Hour They're Holding Up The Ladder You've Just Made My Day Sources: http://www.easterbrothers.com/newspage/ https://www.facebook.com/james.m.easter1 https://www.wvgazettemail.com/arts__entertainment/bluegrass-gospel-group-the-easter-brothers-still-saying-thank-you/article_1c0dd94a-debc-519b-9f16-22ba6cdc07e6.html http://mayberrysmusiccenter.com/the-story-of-the-easter-brothers/ http://www.8-track-shack.com/the-easter-brothers-the-green-valley-quartet-ive-been-touched-p-102207.html?osCsid=v9ggck53avn8r75g2optfqbvk7 When was thank you Lord written?On March 5, 2005, was recognized by Billboard Magazine, charting No. 15 on the Top Christian Albums and No. 22 on the Heatseekers.
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. Who sings Thank you Lord for your blessings?Bill & Gloria Gaither - Thank You Lord for Your Blessings (Official Live) - YouTube.
Who wrote God on the mountain?The song is one of the most well-known Southern Gospel songs having been recorded over 200 times. Outside of the songwriter, the earliest recording of the song I am aware of is by the Song Masters on their 1976 album, Behold The Lamb. “God On The Mountain” was penned by Tracy Dartt.
How do I thank God for my family?A Simple Prayer of Gratitude
Thank you, Lord, for the blessings you have bestowed on my life. You have provided me with more than I could ever have imagined. You have surrounded me with people who always look out for me. You have given me family and friends who bless me every day with kind words and actions.
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