This next week we’re giving away signed copies of Laura Story’s brand new album “Blessings.” We’ve heard from so many fans about the way God has blessed them through the difficult times in their lives, and we would love to hear from you as well. Check out the video below to see some of the amazing and powerful stories & leave a comment with any thoughts you might have to be entered to win. We’ll randomly select 5 people next week to receive signed copies of the album!
Have a good weekend!
Laura
Contest closed – Congrats to all our winners!
The whole album is truly a blessing
Hope — I win 🙂 Really like her song
The song blessings touched me because so many of my blessings in life have come through rain drops, tears and storms we face hear in life. I am almost 20 years old, and last year my parents started to pursue seperation and a divorce, which has been a long, bitter and ongoing issue. It has been very painful, and when it came to head after I graduated fromhighschool, I started to bury myself in college, to do my very best. Now, I can look back and see the emotional pains I went through have only made me stronger in Christ, rather than me trying to rely on my own strength. Suicidal thoughts and depression plagued me that first year that that I was at college because of what was happening at home. I constantly had to turn to Christ, and sometimes begged Him to let me know what was going on inside of me. By the end of the year, I had a major breakthrough and started to actually trust Him in where He was leading me. I am now a sunday school teacher, a children’s drama instructor, doing public speaking and have spoken at a retreat. At the end of this year I will be going on my first mission trip to Hong Kong over Christmas in a step to pursue what the Lord has placed in my heart and soul. But I would never have known who I am had I not went through last year. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever experienced, a weakness I never knew could attack me. But being broken brought a new kind of strength, an innner peace. I know who I am and Whose I am. And that is all that matters. Last year was such a blessing, in disguise.
This song has become the theme song for my life! Last year I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and it was a hard year. But through the struggle, I learned more about who God is. I wouldn’t have signed up for cancer, but I’m not sorry for the experience. I KNOW that God uses the raindrops, the storms, the darkest nights to make us more dependant on Him, to learn more about who He is, and to understand more and more that this life is not about ME – it’s about HIM! Thank you for sharing your personal struggles so openly and vulnerably.
This song has touched me deeply. The first time I heard it, I stayed in my car to hear it to the end and hopefully catch the artist and name of it. The words are so fitting, and you have a beautiful voice. Every time I hear it, it gives me goosebumps. God is truly at work in the words of this song, because it reminds me every time that we are not alone in our struggles! To God be the glory!
Love, love, LOVE the song Blessings!!
Im a college student so I don’t get to see my mother very often, and what time we do get to spend together is usually on the move. Whenever we’re in the car, she keeps the radio on low but when one of Laura Story’s songs comes on she always turns it up and sings along with the song. Seeing my mother praising God and singing along is a memory that will always be with me keeping me close to my mother, even when I am away at school.
I’m amazed at how often we Christians miss the great truth that God is working through everything in our lives to teach us how to love Him more and how to love other better! Wonderful song!…as it truly represents our Wonderful Savior well!
Laura Story, your thoughts are expressed so well with music as a backdrop.
My Mom died when I was 19. I ask myself this question often, “is this really a blessing”?
Rarely is there a songwriter who can put powerful lyrics to music that influences hundreds of people. It’s as if Laura Story knew what everybody was thinking, and wrote a song just for us. God amazes me at how He can gift someone with such an incredible talent, and I hope Mrs. Story continues to write songs like these for many years to come. Blessings in Christ!
I began my journey of truly getting to know Jesus when I was angry and asking Why? This is such a beautiful song that puts that experience in words….
This is the first time I’ve heard this song “Blessings” I can tell that your walk with the Lord is deep in the moment as it pours out of these lyrcs. Silencing the mind and getting to a place where you can really hear his voice is so needed in these times. We are all so busy and plugged into this world that we miss all the millions of little tiny daily blessings. We need to be reminded daily that Proverbs 3:5-6 teachs us to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowlege him and he will make your paths straight.” We all need that special quite time to sit and be still and hear his gentle “blessings” pour over us. Thanks for sharing one of your quite times with us, i’m sure the Lord will shower you with his “Blessing’s” for sharing that one with us all. God Bless You…Keep running to the Cross ^j^
Challenging… http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2011/05/10/it-was-not-wicked-for-the-lord-to-take-our-son/
A turning point in my life was the night my dad passed away 15 years ago at the age of 43. God whispered it would be okay. So many things I can see as God’s blessing as a result of my dad’s passing away.
This song is so moving.I’ve felt God has put mountains in my life to make me stronger but never thought of them as “Mercies in disguise”.Thank you.
Wow, what a great song, reminds me that blessings are everywhere:)
People like True Stories; we see it in Hollywood movies; we like happy endings; we are a nation of people that is searching for hope and peace. Your story is a person searching for Hope in Jesus. How true and wonderful is that. I can truly relate to this song.
I told my Sunday School class on a Sunday morning that I was singing a new song that I had heard on the radio. I said the track wasn’t even out yet but I had come across the piano music and was going to play it and sing. Before I could mention the name of the song I had two class members ask is it “Blessings”. Both of them said that they loved the song and it had ministered to them in a tremendous way. One member had lost her 9 year old son to leukemia and the other had a sister battling stage 4 breast cancer. They both agreed, a long with myself, that this song communicates a message from God of his mercy, healing and love.
I first heard your song after my step father passed away. It was sent to the family during their time of grief and loss. My six year old loves to sing along when it is played and it causes me to pause when I hear it. Thank you for reminding us how close God is during our suffering and struggles.
This song puts into words what so many people feel, but are unable to say. It’s just beautiful!
This song is such a cry from the heart of God’s people. It touches a place in us that needs to be reminded that God is in control, and He holds all things in His hands. Thank you for helping me to remember His goodness and His mercies.
Laura’s Blessings is a Blessing. Keep up the great work and hope to see more great works in the near future.
The song “Blessings” spoke to my spirit the first time I heard it. I think of our brothers and sisters around the world who are persecuted for their faith in Christ and I know they would tell us the greatest blessing they have is Jesus. The Lord does bless us in the hardest of all times, because He is faithful to never leave us or forsake us. Thank you for such a beautiful song and album.
This song has literally been a blessing for me! It reminds me that even though I may be facing hard times and thinking I’ll never see the light of day to never give up hope because, like the chorus says, what if trials of this life are our blessings in disguise! I just love this song and Laura Story’s music! Such an inspiration!
Thank you, Laura! This song really touches a chord in my heart, and I know I’m not alone. I’ve seen clearly in my life how His “love is way too much to give us lesser things” and pray for more sleepless nights (and less apathy) to know that He is near.
Its quit amazing the major points this song emphasizes on that makes one stop and ponder upon the reality of life of what we normally embrace, when God wants us to know we NEED to realize for more than what we are looking tor. I learned to look beyond receiving but focus on obeying and depend on God to help me endure, and blessings is by endurance,, you cant be blessed if you cant endure, and if you cant endure, you’ll never be blessed, we don’t even deserve it anyway. Stop praying for God to take away the problems but pray that He may help you through the problems. Bless the Lord!
I love this song! It portrays the life of so many people perfectly. It shows a perspective change that is needed to make it through the hard and trying times of life. Thank you Laura
Thank you for this amazing song! What a gift to all who hear it. Seeing the blessings in our circumstances is what makes it bearable. Thank you!
This is a great song! It reminds me to change my perspective on life’s trials, even if I haven’t yet seen what blessing will come from those trials.
My wife told me about this wonderful new song by Laura Story that she had heard on the radio. I checked it out on Rhapsody. WOW! Immediately bought the song.
Would love to win this album!
Just being a recent graduate from college, I feel blessed to have made it so far and to not take anything for granted, especially friends that God has put in my life. Being a missionary kid and moving back to the U.S., I struggled to make friends and now God has blessed me with numerous friends. My mom always said that “You are blessed to be a blessing.” This statement has helped to stay humble and to keep a Job perspective because everything could be taken away at any time.
I love Blessings. Lately I have been dealing with several family members and and friends being diagnosed with cancer and it has just been a rough couple of weeks. I am sooooo glad that God is in control, and Blessings is just a way to remind myself of that.:)
Beautiful music, I’d love to own the album.
oh, man, lately I have realizing how amazingly blessed. I am. I look at all of these people struggling and suffering, and I am just here wallowing in my blessings. It is really amazing how after you give your blessing to God, he can use you. I’m really getting a ton of chances to encourage and lift people up in the Lord. Like it says in the Word, those who are blessed are expected more of. It is just so beautiful how my family is getting to lift people up right now.
Playing this on the piano is great! My mom told me to listen to it and then i just tried to pick it up because it was so pretty. It is such a blessing to me!
Great calm music for worship and resting with God
Beautiful song and we should all feeled blessed everyday for what we do have…..
Wow. What a beautiful song. The first time I heard this song was actually when a friend sent it to me in an IM session. We were both having a rough time, and she said it might be an encouragement to us both. My goodness do I agree! It is absolutely beautiful and completely reaches your soul. Great work!
Blessings is such a powerful blessing & reminder of God’s love! Thank you!
Would like to win and give this as a gift.
The song, Blessings by Laura Story was a great comfort for my dad as he just lost his mother this past week. In the final weeks at Hospice Care, this song was played on repeat every day. The Lord is truly a comforter and provider. 🙂
What a blessing it would be to win! Seriously this song does insist a person to exhibit emotions! And all the previous posts said it so beautiful and with wisdom! Thank you Laura for sharing your gifts!
Thank you so much for sharing this song & your others. I haven’t ever thought about blessings being in disguise like that before. I have listened to this song over & over and it truly touches me each time. I have had some really tough times with my teenage daughter & this song helps to know that it is all really blessings & He’s always there with me to help get me through the struggles & to remind me who I need to go to for help & to praise in all areas of my life. I am going to share this song with my women’s group and all my friends, so they can be blessed too! I would love to win your CD to be able to hear your songs anytime I felt I was struggling. God Bless You! You are an amazing singer. Keep sharing your words.
We pray for Your mighty hand to ease our suffering.
What if trials of this life, are Your mercies in disguise?
We pray for wisdom, Your voice to hear.
We cry in anger when we cannot feel You near.
We doubt Your goodness, we doubt Your love.
As if every promise from Your word is not enough.
All, the while, You hear each desperate plea.
And long that we’d have faith to believe.
When friends betray us, when darkness seems to win;
We know that pain reminds this heart, that this is not, this is not our home.
It’s not our home
What if my greatest disappointments, or the aching of this life;
Is a revealing of greater thirst that a world can’t satisfy?
And what if trials of this life, the rain, the storms, the hardest nights;
Are Your mercies in disguise?
Every line from the song I have posted here has a very specific meaning to me; some more than others. Yet still every one speaks to me and defines me in one way or another; whether its questions ive asked or things ive come to realize; every line speaks to me individually.
At one point, I lost all my friends. Im 19…..a couple years ago, everyone walked out on me, for different reasons. I was left alone, confused, questioning everything. I was molested when I was 15 and when I spoke out about it, no one believed me. To this day most people dont believe me, But over the past year Ive learned just what it means for God’s blessings to be in disguise. Ive learned what it means to go through hard times and walk away from God, yet He still loves me and He still blesses me.
This song has extraordinary meaning to me that I just cannot put into words.
Beautiful, we are but a vapor passing quickly into the arms of God.
I love this song. My family and I have been through so much the past few years, but there have been so many blessings in all of our trials. This song could have been written about us. Thank you so much for letting the Holy Spirit flow through you and your music.
This is a song that is a blessing in itself. God is using this song to help individuals, including me, see how even the things we can’t understand: the trials, the tests, and the problems we sometimes bring upon ourselves even, if given over to Jesus’ hands, can become things to make us grow. Continue to speak the words God gives you in song.
This song really touches me. I love the song as well as the whole album. <3
What a beautiful song, & what a testament to GOD through our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ! Heavenly Father, You are AWESOME…thank You for inspiring Laura with this song & for blessing all of us with its joyous melody. Through Christ we praise You & thank You. Amen…
When an artist pens music that causes us to pause long enough to reflect, to hear the lyrics and compare our lives to the song, art happens. They have evoked a response. In Christian art that search involves the eternal. There is no higher form of art. Laura delivers with “Blessings”. Her art is elevated to ministry, she becomes a vessel and we each take a drink.
Thank you for the wisdom and encouragment that our trials and tribulations are also a blessing…through these times we find that God is SO close and His LOVE ever present in our time of need. He wants us to depend on him in all things!
It can be hard to hear “it’s for your own good,” but it always is.
I really love the song “Blessings”. I would love to win the album!!!
I have been married for 28 yrs. We met in church but sadly we had a very turbulent marriage. He is abusive and won’t work. He got us evicted and my 16 yr. old daughter and I had to go home and forced to live apart, trying to survive. I am not bitter because it doesn’t matter what the circumstances in our lives, God remains the same. He can not be anything but good, LOVE, my life, strength and joy. He is my rock who is faithful and never changes. He is coming back for the same, a church and me personally, a daughter who will love Him no matter what! I’m with Laura when she says,” You can have all this world, just give me Jesus!”
the song Blessings really blessed me, and of course i would love to win it, but the day i heard this song play on k-love it really touched hy heart because the words in the song are true. thank you Laura Story !
Thank you so much for your song Blessings. The words are so inspiring & real in so many situations we all face in our everyday lives. We have recently learned that our pastor has been called to minister in another place. If we follow our emotions, it would be so easy to become angry or allow the pain to hinder our service. Listening to your encouraging words has helped me personally come to grips with it all & has nurtured my faith that God will certainly not abandon us & all will be ok according to His plan, not ours. I am becoming able to rejoice in the favor & blessing that has been placed not only on his life but on the lives of those in our congregation. Thank you again for your ministry & I pray you continue to be blessed.
Awesome and uplifting music. God blessyou and your music.