Saturday, September 18, 2021

Dear God,

Today is a gratitude day.  Today I count my blessings.  Today I acknowledge your work in my life and the lives of so many.  Today I look all around me, pause and give thanks.  Today I think of answered prayers, miracles, healings, unexpected kindnesses, loving gifts, compassion and much mercy.  Today I simply give thanks.

I think every day should be a gratitude day.  Even when things are hard, even when losses come, even when life takes a wrong turn, even when I feel hopeless and even when it appears there is nothing for which to give thanks is a good day for thanksgiving.  Giving thanks means not taking credit for everything good; it extends beyond that recognizing goodness comes from you, gifts of air, water, sunshine, growth, love, friendships, family and faith all have your name etched in them.  When we acknowledge life and its many gifts, our minds, hearts and souls turn to you in loving thanksgiving.

Holy God,

thank you,

thank you,

thank you.

Gift-Giving God,

you are great,

full of love

and compassion.

Open us

to see

beneath and beyond

all that is

so we

can see

glimpses of you.

Love, Andrea