The Beauty of it All

I give honor and praise to You, My Lord, because You have placed so many wonderful things in my life.  I have good health … enough money to meet my needs … love of family and friends … a place to call my own … living in a great nation … and, many personal blessings … Read more

Thanks for the Little Things

I thank You , O Lord, for the specialness of the four seasons.  The spring brings its freshness and newness of life.  The summer with its steady light and warmth stimulates growth.  The fall contains many colors of Joseph’s coat and calls for preparation for times of solitude.  And, winter offers quiet stillness and time … Read more

Thanking You First

I lift up praise and thanksgiving to You, O Loving God, for the many things and blessings You’ve freely given to me.  As a result, I will give You thanks no matter what is going on in my life because I live for You.  My relationship with You is built upon a premise of thankfulness … Read more

O How Blessed I Am

I sing praises to You, My Lord, for You are the strength I need to overcome adversity.  I rejoice in the knowledge that You have delivered me from sin and death.  When I call out to You in my times of need, You take upon Yourself my burdens and set my heart at ease.  You … Read more

Not Perfect, Just Blessed

Most Caring Lord, I’ve had some pretty miserable days in the past, but they’ve gotten better since I found my way to You.  I don’t have everything that I want, but I have everything that I need.  I wake up some days with aches and pains, but I’m still waking up.  The clouds of trouble … Read more

My Gift of Time

O Most Generous and Compassionate Lord, I am so thankful for Your gift of time.  It is as though You’ve given me two bank accounts.  One is a finite account with a limited number of minutes in it which must be closely monitored and used wisely.  The other is an infinite account with endless minutes … Read more

My Blessings Abound

Glory and honor to You, My Lord.  I wait patiently and remain in good spirits awaiting the fulfillment of the promises You’ve made to me.  As I wait on You, I know that You’ll be watching over me and attending to my needs.  As I learn to trust You, I find myself abiding more in … Read more

Lord Who Do You Say I Am

Most Benevolent Lord, when asked to introduce myself, I usually answer in terms of my family, my work, the organizations to which I belong, etc.  But these aspects of my life are not more important than what You say I am … and the person to whom I’ve been destined to become.  I know I … Read more