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 … which You have freely given to me as Your child. When I pause to look around and take stock of all I have, I realize how truly blessed I am. As I gaze around me and see the beauty of Your creation … the green trees … the lush grass fields … the majestic mountains … a gorgeous blue sky with its meandering, puffy white clouds … a colorful rainbow arching across the sky after a rain … the simple beauty of a sunset or sunrise … the soft, sweet-smelling petals of a rose in bloom … I am thankful that You gave me life and the ability to experience it all. My life is good and filled with many wonderful things. And, when life deals me a bad hand, I cling to the positive messages being sent to me from Your heart and suddenly things start looking better.
I am so grateful for all of the things that You do to make each day worthwhile. As a result, when others grieve, I want to be there to wipe away their tears … when someone is struggling with issues in their life, I want to give them a hug and tell them that things will get better … and, when my neighbor’s load becomes too heavy for him to bear alone, I want to help lift their load so their journey will be easier. I want to show them how to praise You when there seems to be no hope … teach them from the hard lessons I’ve had to learn … lead them to Your words which will console them and restore their faith … and, be there for them when no one else will. You have taught me that life’s victories only come through faith, prayer and praise … and, I want to share that Good News with others who need an infusion of Your love in their lives.
I know that nothing in my life just happens. Either You are blessing me and my efforts or things slip through my hands due to error or neglect. In the bad times, I should never panic … instead, reach out to You and take hold of Your hand. You are a faithful listener to all of my prayers and none of them go unanswered … however, sometimes they are not answered the way I want. I know that Your acts of love sometimes go unnoticed, but I do appreciate every loving act that You do for me. I should never be hesitant in reaching out to You because You want to be help with matters I am dealing with. You are always in control and You remain ready to comfort and console me. You have helped my spirit grow through Your loving instruction and patient guidance. As Your love is deposited in my heart, I am motivated to look beyond myself to others. That feels so much like You and I am caught up in the beauty of it all. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Psalm 90:17 May the favor of the Lord, our God, rest upon us and establish the works of our hands for us …