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"I Am Blessed" by Brian Bursell: Every Morning Is Evidence of Grace


When did you last stop to notice how much you’ve been given?

“I Am Blessed” by Brian Bursell opens with the simplest things of our mornings — coffee/tea, birdsong, daylight. Nothing grand or some kind of dramatic moment. Just waking up and being aware that God showed up again. That awareness is the starting point of this song.

Brian Bursell - I Am BlessedBursell wrote this song from his experiences, shaped by recovery and the kind of faith that grows each time you go through hard seasons. When Brian sings, “God woke me up this morning, blessed me with another day,” he means this literally. Each day is a gift, and he knows what it costs.

The chorus of the song builds on that thankfulness: “I am blessed, from the top of my head to the souls of my feet.” Every part of us, our body and soul, is evidence of God’s goodness. “Look at the miracles all around me — I’m a living testimony on what God can do.” 

This is also the message of Psalm 103:2, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Forgetting is the enemy of gratitude. Our lives move fast, and the blessings that once moved us to tears can quietly become background noise. God’s mercy, His healing, His daily provision — those aren’t routine. They’re remarkable, each and every time!

Start your day with a posture of gratitude. Before the news, before the noise, before the to-do list takes over — remember and count what God has done. Some people like to write it down in a gratitude journal, others may prefer to speak it out loud. Whatever way works best for you, let gratefulness be the first language of your mornings. “I’m a living testimony on what God can do.”

(Related scripture: Psalm 103:2; Lamentations 3:22–23; Ephesians 1:3)

Background:

Just a simple recovery/christian song from true life experiences of myself and my co writer. Thank you for listening and enjoy.

Release date: June 3, 2026

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