HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
MAY WE BE THANKFUL ENOUGH…
for every day of life,
that we appreciate each moment and fully embrace the day
for each new morning,
that we awaken with eager anticipation
for the bright midday,
that we remain useful, capable and mindful
for the gentle eventide,
that we quiet ourselves to rest in your peaceful sleep
for the seasons,
that we see your glory through the variety and lessons of nature
for the generous gifts you have given us,
that we generously share them with others
for our warm beds, coats and clothing,
that we provide warmth for everyone
for our sufficient finances,
that we find the gifts of simplicity as well as the gifts of benevolence
for our homes,
that we open our doors in welcoming hospitality
for our delicious Thanksgiving meal,
that we ensure all people have generous and plentiful plates
for our family and friends,
that we consider each one as a precious, beloved treasure
for the strangers we do not yet know,
that we see each encounter as holy
for our faith communities,
that we serve and love one another as we share your love in the world
for our health,
that we care for our bodies and tend them as your temples
for those around us,
that we honor and respect their bodies as your temples, too
for your steadfast faithfulness,
that we act with great courage to make a difference for good
for our inner souls and countenances,
that we reflect your beauty and radiance
for your goodness,
that we strive to be good ourselves
for your presence,
that we may be your presence for others
for our vocation,
that we are reliable and responsible, serving with integrity
for our beautiful creation,
that we tenderly steward all of life and all of nature
for artwork and artists,
that we delight in the work and affirm the creator
for music,
that we sing with joy every song that touches our souls
for the intellect and insights of others,
that we silence ourselves to listen
for the talents you have given us,
that we humbly use them for your glory
for your Word and your Spirit,
that we earnestly and genuinely seek your guidance
for your universal love for all,
that we love everyone universally
for ALL these gifts,
that we keep thanking you, God –
completely, wholly, with our entire being, for our entire lives
May this be so. Amen.
Beautiful Karen! Have a Blessed Thanksgiving❣️
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Blessed Thanksgiving, my friend! Thanks!
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Amen! Many blessings to you on Thanksgiving and every day. ❤️🙏🏻
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Thank you, Nancy- you are one of my blessings! ❤
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