Find Happiness Through Gratitude: Richard Lynch's Thankful, Grateful and Blessed| Posted March 13, 2023
"Thankful, Grateful, and Blessed" by Richard Lynch is a moving and upbeat country song that encourages gratitude and optimism in life. The song emphasizes how God has guided Lynch's life, leading him to happiness and fulfillment. Lynch's music combines modern and traditional techniques to create a distinctive and refreshing sound. He is known for his genuine approach to music and storytelling. The song is the final track on his album 'Radio Friend,' which contains 12 stories, and it concludes all of the stories on the album with a message of gratitude and thankfulness.
The inspiration for this song came from a bumper sticker. Richard Lynch was in line at a local McDonald's drive-thru when he noticed a small car in front of him with bumper stickers covering half of the back window. "Thankful, Grateful, and Blessed," one of them said. Richard hadn't written a song in a long time, so when he saw that bumper sticker, he thought: "Okay, Lord, I get it!". He returned home and sat down at the kitchen table to write the song. Richard's wife shares, "When Richard came home and told me that he was inspired by a bumper sticker that he saw, I thought, "Oh no, he saw 'Let’s Go Brandon'"! But that wasn’t it, and now he has a wonderful inspiring song."
The song's chorus repeats several times the lines "Oh Lord, I'm thankful, I'm grateful, and I'm blessed," emphasizing the importance of recognizing the good in our lives. The verses center on Lynch's life view and how he sometimes desires more than what he has. He reminds himself, however, of his blessings, which include hardworking hands, a loving wife, and a fulfilling life. The song also acknowledges that life can be difficult and that things do not always go our way. Lynch, on the other hand, reminds himself of his excellent life and how God has been good to him.
"Thankful, Grateful, and Blessed" is a song that encourages listeners to be thankful for the good things in their lives. It serves as a reminder that even when things are difficult, we should always count our blessings and put our trust in God's plan for our lives. So, take a moment to listen to Richard Lynch's beautiful and uplifting song, and feel the gratitude and blessings in your own life.