Does to count one's blessings mean to be thankful for something in sort of a way?

[Nenad11]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #326 "English Slang Idioms (47)", question 7

"Your teenage life isn't that bad, Chris. You should just ......... your blessings that you don't have to work full-time like your grandpa," his grandmother said.

(a) thank
(b) keep
(c) say
(d) count

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #326 "English Slang Idioms (47)", answer 7

"Your teenage life isn't that bad, Chris. You should just count your blessings that you don't have to work full-time like your grandpa," his grandmother said.

Correct answer: (d) count

Your answer was: incorrect
"Your teenage life isn't that bad, Chris. You should just say your blessings that you don't have to work full-time like your grandpa," his grandmother said.
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Does to count one's blessings mean to be thankful for something in sort of a way?

[Linda]

Yes, to count your blessings means to be thankful/grateful for what you have: your health, your family, your job, your friends etc.
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