Blessings

• By: Laura Story
• Album: Blessings

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
blessings /ˈblɛsɪŋz/ B1	noun - divine favor and protection
peace /piːs/ A1	noun - freedom from disturbance; tranquility.
family /ˈfæməli/ A1	noun - a group consisting of parents and children living together in a household.
protection /prəˈtɛkʃən/ B1	noun - the action of protecting, or the state of being protected.
healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ B1	noun - the process of making or becoming sound or healthy again.
prosperity /prɒˈspɛrɪti/ B2	noun - the state of being prosperous.
mighty /ˈmaɪti/ B1	adjective - possessing great power or strength.
suffering /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/ B2	noun - the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - have a strong feeling of affection for (someone). noun - an intense feeling of affection.
raindrops /ˈreɪndrɒps/ A2	noun - a single drop of rain.
tears /tɪərz/ A2	noun - drops of clear salty liquid secreted from glands in the eye.
sleepless /ˈsliːpləs/ B2	adjective - having difficulty sleeping; without sleep.
trials /ˈtraɪəlz/ B2	noun - a test of the quality, value, or usefulness of something.
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter.
mercies /ˈmɜːrsiz/ B2	noun - compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish or harm.
disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ B2	noun - a thing that hides someone or something.
wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ B2	noun - the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement.
doubt /daʊt/ B1	verb - feel uncertain about. noun - a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ B1	noun - a declaration assuring that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen. verb - assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare.
betray /bɪˈtreɪ/ B2	verb - to be disloyal to.
darkness /ˈdɑːknəs/ B1	noun - the state of being dark.
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation.
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
greatest /ˈɡreɪtɪst/ A2	adjective - of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the average.
disappointments /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/ B2	noun - the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.
aching /ˈeɪkɪŋ/ B2	noun - a continuous dull pain in a part of one's body. adjective - experiencing a dull and continuous pain.
revealing /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/ B2	noun - making known something that was previously secret or unknown. adjective - giving a surprising or interesting fact about something.
thirst /θɜːrst/ B1	noun - a feeling of needing or wanting to drink something.
storm /stɔːrm/ A2	noun - a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
hardest /ˈhɑːrdɪst/ A2	adjective - needing or using a lot of physical strength.

Grammar:

• We pray for Your mighty hand To ease our suffering

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose

  ➔ The infinitive phrase "To ease our suffering" explains the purpose of praying for God's mighty hand. It indicates *why* they are praying.

• 'Cause what if Your blessings come through raindrops?

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Mixed Type/Speculation)

  ➔ This is a hypothetical question about a possible reality. "What if" introduces a condition that, if true, would challenge conventional understanding. It implies a hidden blessing or a different perspective on suffering. The verb "come" is in the present tense, signifying the possibility.

• And what if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near?

  ➔ Complex Sentence Structure with 'what' as a relative pronoun

  ➔ Here, "what" functions as a relative pronoun introducing a noun clause. "What it takes to know You're near" is the subject complement. The entire structure expresses a hypothetical and profound connection between hardship and spiritual closeness.

• And what if trials of this life Are Your mercies in disguise?

  ➔ Subject-Verb Inversion (poetic license)

  ➔ The normal word order would be "trials of this life *are* Your mercies in disguise". The inversion ("Are trials...") emphasizes the question and adds a poetic or rhetorical flair. It makes the question more impactful.

• As if every promise from Your word is not enough

  ➔ Subjunctive mood (implying unreality)

  ➔ The phrase "as if" introduces a hypothetical situation that contradicts reality. It suggests a feeling or belief that isn't true. The sentence expresses doubt and questions the sufficiency of God's promises even though they *are* actually enough.

• And long that we'd have faith to believe

  ➔ Subjunctive mood after 'long' expressing a wish or desire.

  ➔ The word "long" functions as a verb here, meaning to desire something greatly. "That we'd have faith" is a clause expressing the desired state. 'Would' is used to show a desire or wish that isn't necessarily fulfilled.

• When friends betray us And when darkness seems to win, we know

  ➔ Adverbial Clauses of Time

  ➔ These are clauses starting with "when" which indicate the timing or circumstances of the main clause's action. They set a context of difficulty and hardship under which the knowledge or realization occurs.

• Is the revealing of a greater thirst This world can't satisfy?

  ➔ Ellipsis and relative clause

  ➔ There's an implicit "that" before "this world." This is a relative clause defining the type of thirst being discussed. Ellipsis contributes to the flow and poetic style. The sentence highlights a deeper, spiritual need that material things cannot fulfill.