Blessings

Laura Story

About Blessings

"Blessings" is a song by American contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter Laura Story from her 2011 album Blessings. It was released on February 21, 2011, as the lead single. The song became Story's first Hot Christian Songs No. 1, staying there for four weeks. It lasted 34 weeks on the overall chart. The song is played in a B major key, and 116 beats per minute. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).


Year:
2011
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#11

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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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Laura Story

Laura Mixon Story Elvington (born c. 1978) is an American Contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter from Spartanburg, South Carolina. more »

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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.
Background
In 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".
Release date & Album
The song was first released on February 21, 2011 as the debut single from her album titled - also - "Blessings".
Producer
It was produced by Nate Sabin, an American Grammy-nominated producer.
Genre
The music genre of "Blessings" can be categorized under contemporary Christian music.
Awards
The song won the "Song of the Year" and "Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year" at the 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards in 2012.
Billboard Rankings
"Blessings" peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart and became Laura Story's first Billboard chart number 1 song.
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.
Cover versions
The song became so popular that it has been covered by other artists, including by worship leader Chris Tomlin.
Grammy Nomination
"Blessings" was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music song in 2012.
Certifications
In 2014, the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), meaning it sold over 1 million units.
Popular performances
Laura 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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