The Story Behind "Blessings" - Laura Story at WGTS Gateway

[hedaben]

Thank you, Laura.  God bless you and yours.

[petchharrison]

well i am an aspie and i have had cancer,oh it affects my memory so i can say this song has touched me. i have lost people i know through cancer one of my friends who died had a 7 year old girl she is a christian and sings she is now 16..she has a wonderful voice...jeff

[creativeinspired]

@angelmommy1982 thank you for sharing your story...it helped me make an important decision in my life.

[creativeinspired]

=)

[denisewolford7]

I m praying for your husband and you laura Jesus Bless you both

[desaywah]

that is very nice song

[ibcali1]

My daughter, Laura, was killed by a drunk driver, recently. This video so touched me and all the family... Thank YOU, Laura!

[WrenVideo]

I lost my 19 year old son to alcohol poisoning March 2009, my youngest daughter at 16 to suicide December 30.....then my wife took her life too June 15 2010. Through this all, I've grown closer to Jesus through his Word. God works wonders and I will see them again....we have hope ONLY in Jesus that we shall be made new, healed and renewed for eternity, thanks to the blood Jesus shed on the cross for our sins...He is my ONLY hope.

[proudgranny2011]

our family recently lost my grandbaby of 3 1/2 months to sids and I used this song as her memorial song that the pastor or our worship team sang during the funeral, and I listen to this often to encourage me durning this hard time. Our youth pastor put together a beautiful slide show of My grandangel Ava'Rae and has blessing playing in the back for us also. Have tons of questions myself but one thing I do know my grandaughter brought our family so much closer and her mom back to chruch.

[donhillk]

A friend of mine sent this link to me when she found out our family was going through a very difficult trial. Our son was sentenced to five years in federal prison with no parole. He was raised in a Christian home and, of course, we wondered where we had gone wrong. I knew he was not living for the Lord and had prayed God would do whatever it took to get him where he needed to be. I was prepared for something, but not this. It's a hard pill to swallow, but God is already at work on my son!

[scat565]

@donhillk I have to tell you that I will pray for you/family/your son. My brother , back in July was sentenced to 2 yrs. in prison. We had been praying that he would not have to serve any more time. When we were on the way to his sentencing this song came on the radio. I knew that God's plan was in place and he would have to serve his time. Before this chapter started, my brother didn't believe in Jesus or want any part of that "religious crap" . But, praise God he does now. God is at work!

[micorazonherido7]

I am going thru the hardest time of my life... I lost my youngest daughter recently. Driving the other day feeling sad and in despair; I heard this song playing in the radio and out of nowhere peace came into me... I felt the presence of God. Thank you Laura!

[DevilsCuz]

@micorazonherido7 May God be with you. One day you and your daughter will meet again.

[meyermom42]

Struggles are mercies and blessings. My 15 year old autistic son teaches me this every day,

[lexoist]

my family has been having a hard time too.

my uncle dave died of asophagas? cancer in the summer of 2008.

then my papa joe died of lung cancer in august of 2010 before i started school.

then a month later, my 47 year old aunt debby died because of a blood clot. she has a 7 year old son, my cousin, hunter. and his dad was in a horrible motorcycle and cannot function anymore. so hunter has to live with my aunt julie and her family. this song helps me get through all the pain. thank you. <3

[DevilsCuz]

@lexoist I am so sorry to hear about your family. My tears are falling as I am reading your story. Your family members are living inspirations. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I will pray for all of you.

[TheTrulyblessed12]

This was amzing it just shows how our god works:)

[KyleeB79]

Lauras story is awesome! Her song makes me cry! It will be a yr in September that I lost my brother from cancer sept 18th and then 6 days later I lost my best friend(my mom)...she was fighting a brain tumor for 2 yrs and lost her battle....I miss them soo much every day but I know I will see both of them in Heaven !

[EKUgrad1]

I hope find a woman that loves me like Laura loves Martin, He is Blessed with an Awesome wife.

[hayhay1002]

I pray and bless everyone who is struggling with any type of tough concequence and God Bless those who don't know Him and bring them closer to you God and Lord thank you for Laura Story and blessings

[lizwiz1955]

My wonderful husband of 35 years died very suddenly 1 year ago.He was my best friend and the best man I have ever known.Your song about our many blessings is an inspiration to anyone who is dealing with pain, suffering, loss and sadness.I can tell you that this past year I have never felt closer to God...and I simply cannot comprehend how others get through the valleys with out Him.

[janeellensmith]

"next to Jesus, there's Martin." what a blessing!

[jjbbone1]

I can't believe noone has shared this with me before this day!

[djdhcp22]

For those that are suffering.., pls know that God loves you an is with you! May HE continue to bless the lives of all that BELIEVE!!!

[greenliongirl07]

A friend of mine lost his dad; please pray for his family.

[smaple0]

my frind lost her 1 day old babby and when she heard this song she started crying tyirs of joy anshe said 2 me i am tuched

[hennypennycrafts]

This song is such a blessing. The trials that my family have had and are having are sometimes so immense that I cannot even pray. And yet God knows our groanings. There are days right now that I don't think I can go on. But thank you for writing blessings. I needed to hear it right now, right at this moment.

[djdhcp22]

@hennypennycrafts Please hang in there! Peace will prevail! Just know that you are loved and watched over!! God Bless you!

[BreanneCK]

What an awesome song! a little over a year ago I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I have been to San Francisco to see specialists, many visits to the hospital, wound up in a wheel chair a few times, Lots of outpatient visits to the hospital, lost my vision in my left eye and finally found a treatment that Works! God has restored my health! Laura, I am a music ministry major. You have inspired me so much to write songs and Lyrics to praise our heavenly Father! thanks!

[Elfinworld]

Thank you SO much for sharing that. My husband and I will be married for 6 years this month and we went through similar things. My husband has a tarumatic brain injury from an auto accident and has the same memory, concentration issues. That has brought us so much more closer thanks to the Lord. Thank you again.

[wuzzittoya]

Thank you Laura, for an inspiring story. I have an incurable illness that I struggle with daily, and do music for my church. My one hope is that if I can praise and worship and love God with what I live in, hopefully they will be inspired in their own circumstances to love, trust and believe equally. I know the waiting for the will is hard too. ((hugs)) God bless... and I will pray.

[silverstar0404]

Thank you, Laura. I lost my mother to brain cancer when I was two-weeks shy of 5 years old. I heard this song, and it brought back memories about that time, and I had to pull the car over to cry. I'm now 23...and the older I have gotten, the more I have realized that God will only put us through what He knows we can handle. Not only do I have my very own Guardian Angel (My Mom), I also have an adoptive mother who is every bit 'MOM' as she can be. <3

[CarolJSmith]

So relate...losses to blessings! Deaths, unemployment, cancer, relocation, financial problems, addiction in family, emotional brokenness to wounded healer sharing hope!

This song speaks for so many of us...blessings, prayers and hope in God!

[beckylamassa]

This song just encourages me so much everytime I hear it and I have shared it with so many of my friends that are non-believers. I hope it speaks to them as it has to me. Amazing - Just Amazing talent!

[babsr48]

Thank you, laura..for you, your love of Jesus, your compassion and gift of humor along with your gift of singing! I'm sure you have many other gifts. I, too, had a brain tumor removed in 2000. Before I lost my family..children..His brings us exactly what we need at when we need!

[65mustangryan]

I loved this song before, but when I found out the story behind it, I REALLY started to love it...I was diagnosed with a brain tumor in Oct. 09. I was supposed to have only a year...I'm so happy to be here, almost two years later, enjoying this song!

[jemish16]

God gives only with Prayer.

[sportzygal911]

I love her song and i love how real she is :)

[559lyla]

I love this song

[samhaha]

what verse inspired her for this song? IM LOOKING FOR IT

[BreanneCK]

Such a beautiful song. Last summer i was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and have already had 10 MRI's on my brain and am on my 3rd treatment because nothing was working. Finally we found a treatment that works and through my terrible year I have written songs and recorded them. I have realized that what I have been going through is such a blessing and that God is using me as a tool to show others how to walk in his Grace and Mercy's.

[Gannfam4]

my husband also had brain surgery after a motorcycle accident. I love your song and story it really helped me because we both have struggles daily .thank you

[101jesusismylife]

i love her goofy attitude!! haha :)

[dautzen64]

My wife also has had brain surgery, and she has some of the same difficulties. And we have also wondered why she hasn't been healed. Thank you for turning a difficult ordeal into a song of...understanding.

[Marcyrn09]

This past Dec, my aunt (who was my second mom) suffered through 9 painful days before passing on. The week of her funeral, we found my husband who is 53, had cancer. Then on Dec 27 my first grandson was born and despite the best dr in the state working on him for over 1 hour, he went to heaven.....grieving and watching the people I love most in this world grieve has been an incredible trial. This song hits me in the most incredible way, I can't hear it without sobbing!!!

[30lindam]

To sheepishmom God will get you through this, I too have been through divorce, it seems the healing is slow but you will heal and help others. God will be the Husband to you that you do not have, He has been my great Provider + kept His Word. I pray your pain will subside. God loves you, be a Woman of Faith + God will do amazing things through you!!

To cavmomof2 I am so sorry for all your losses but this song will comfort you in your grief as I do believe Laura has God's perspective. Praying 4u

[sheepishmom]

@30lindam Thanks so much!  I appreciate your encouragement more than I can say!! God bless you!

[majorl311]

Christians can have fun and joy and peace,this proves it!

[polarbear6701]

With all of the devastation that happened in the south its good to have a song like this. It reminds us that we are all human and even though we might not know it, God is ALWAYS watching

[kadiekid7318]

I am just starting my journey and finding Jesus and his love. This song has really touched my soul. Thank you for helping guide me closer to a better understanding. God bless you!

[angelmommy1982]

@kadiekid7318 No better friend you will find, dear one. I am going through trials...BUT God is faithful and true....He is right there with me. No matter where you go, He is there!! "What a friend we have in Jesus, all our griefs and pain to share, what a privilege to carry, everything to God in prayer!! Remember, when the hard times come...NOTHING is a surprise to God. He holds all of our tomorrows in His hand....God bless!! Welcome to the family!!

[morninggloryone]

AWESOME!!!!

Prayers are with this Couple. <3

"And Jabez called on God...saying, “Oh, that You would BLESS ME indeed,

and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me”

So God granted him what he requested. -1Chron 4:10

" 'For I Know the Plans I have for You ,' DeClares the Lord,

Plans to ProsPer You and not to Harm You,

Plans to Give You Hope and a Future' -Jeremiah 29:11

[littlerain314]

wow this song is truly Amazing!!! and finally be able to hear the backgrround behind it is soo much more awesome!!!!!

[1of6princesses]

What if life is so smooth that it never occurs to us that we need Him? I don't believe God has to hurt us ever or wants to hurt us ever. But the times that I am broken over hardships or difficult relationships, disappointments, etc, are the times I have the sweetest revelation of His Love and His nearness - His Presence.

[stormwcps]

:)

[HappyCat9Bees]

ooowwwEEE Jesus Moment...

WOW, thank U 4 sharing your journey with Christ, what an amazing adventure He blessed U both with, your testimony brings hope 4 Heavens promise 2 us all, Glory!

[kittieflower]

This song touches me so deeply. Praying for Laura and Martin. You are both a blessing to so many. Thank you for sharing your Testimony with us.

Thank you Jesus for never leaving us~

[rogue1120]

This songs has blessed me. I pray that I can bless others as well because blessings are meant to be shared. Praying for Laura and Martin. You are both a blessing and you have blessed my life with your life and your song. Our Heavenly Father is embracing you!

[cavmomof2]

Our family has had a pretty rough year. We lost my brother in law last April, my mother in law in November and my grandmother last week. In the middle of all of that, my 13 year old son was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes. Most days I can trust God and do my best to "Count it all joy..." (James 1:2). Then there are other days. Thank you, Laura. This song and your story is an encouragement to me.

[cherise00]

@cavmomof2 7 years ago my son was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and had many operations. Through it all we learned to just trust God that He has it all in hand. Sometimes it's not what we would chose for us but I pray that you would find a peace that only God can give and just know that I am praying for you and your family.xx

[verabonsi]

@cavmomof2 Im so sorry to hear about your loss and what your family has been through. I pray God will give you the strength to endure the trails of this world. On the diagnosis of your 13 year old, there is a cure. If you are serious and want your son to recieve healing, please search for natural foods that can cure the diabetes. On the 700 club there was a lady who just wrote a book about curing diabates, using food and getting rid of animal products in our diet. Ask God to lead you.

[DevilsCuz]

@cavmomof2 What a touching story. May God watch over you and your family. This year has been a terrible year for my family too. The saddest part is we are the ones destroying each other. I haven't spoken to my family for the longest time. I pray that we may find forgiveness in each of us.

[sheepishmom]

I heard this song as I was driving to church and was so moved by it. I'm going through divorce and dealing with chronic nerve pain. I was able to stop and think beyond right now, as well as realize things God is teaching me through all this. Thank you so much for sharing!

[jacky111bensonn]

@sheepishmom I hope it all goes well for you. People shouldn't divorce, because it is breaking apart what Jesus put together. Best o'luck!

[sheepishmom]

@jacky111bensonn Yep, I agree but once he filed, it was a done deal. Since most states now are no-fault divorces, it can't be stopped really. I stayed in a 30 year abusive marriage until he filed and was already in a 4 month affair and had bought wedding rings for his girlfriend. Yeah, it is breaking apart what Jesus put together and made one; it rips each of us apart and our children apart. Just realize that when it happens to people, luck isn't what we need; it's God's grace and healing.

[angelmommy1982]

@sheepishmom I filed for divorce yesterday, after leaving my abusive (verbally and emotionally) husband of 20 + years....My problem was, I didn't seek God's blessing when I married a non believer. And dearly paid the price...YET...God, who is amazing, used MY mistake, and gave me blessings out of it. Namely my children...adopted...and such a GIFT from God. He is the lover of my soul...and all the husband/father I need for myself and my children. We serve a LOVING and Amazing GOD!!

[sheepishmom]

@jacky111bensonn Yeah, divorce rips people apart that have become one and God hates it. But in these days of no-fault divorce, it's not something that can be stopped. Honestly though, if I've learned anything though this, it's not luck that I need or a reminder that divorce is wrong. We need the grace and mercy of God and the reminder that He is my Husband and the Father to my kids.

[jacky111bensonn]

@sheepishmom I get that, but it's still wrong, tragic, depressing, and a real downer.

Exactly. =) God is Love after all. =)

[browneyescc]

@sheepishmom Just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. This song moved me too, I am dealing with a divorce and have a rare disease.

[cjmusic1231]

God bless you Laura and Martin, thru you God is revealing his nature and love for us.

The Father heals our souls first, as that is the most important part...the eternal part. I pray for our world to be healed from the inside out....by healing the inside the rest will fall into place

[meritam100]

I love the song, just discovered Laura, awesome songwriter.