Blessings
Laura Story
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We pray for blessings We pray for peace Comfort for family, protection while we sleep We pray for healing, for prosperity We pray for Your mighty hand to ease our suffering All the while, You hear each spoken need Yet love is way too much to give us lesser things 'Cause what if your blessings come through raindrops What if Your healing comes through tears What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near 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 our home What if my greatest disappointments Or the aching of this life Is the revealing of a greater thirst this world can't satisfy What if trials of this life The rain, the storms, the hardest nights Are your mercies in disguise
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Written by: Laura Story
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12 facts about this song
Songwriter"Blessings" was written by Laura Story. Inspired by her husband's health issues, the lyrics tend to reflect on how even in hardships, there are blessings.
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BackgroundIn 2006, just three years after their wedding, Laura Story's husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Laura's journey of dealing with her husband's illness inspired the song "Blessings".
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Release date & AlbumThe song was first released on February 21, 2011 as the debut single from her album titled - also - "Blessings".
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ProducerIt was produced by Nate Sabin, an American Grammy-nominated producer.
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GenreThe music genre of "Blessings" can be categorized under contemporary Christian music.
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AwardsThe song won the "Song of the Year" and "Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year" at the 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards in 2012.
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Billboard Rankings"Blessings" peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart and became Laura Story's first Billboard chart number 1 song.
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Influence"Blessings" had a huge impact on many listeners as they connected with the song's core message - good things come from painful times, which was a comfort especially for people going through rough patches in life.
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Cover versionsThe song became so popular that it has been covered by other artists, including by worship leader Chris Tomlin.
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Grammy Nomination"Blessings" was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music song in 2012.
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CertificationsIn 2014, the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), meaning it sold over 1 million units.
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Popular performancesLaura has performed "Blessings" at many large Christian music festivals and televised events, which gained her a wider audience and recognition as a significant figure in Christian music.
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