Friday, August 4, 2023

Dear God,

When we awaken with gratitude in our hearts, we begin our day with great possibility.  If we walk with an air of thanksgiving during the day, we will witness much for which to give thanks.  A beautiful flower, a smiling child, a helpful gesture between strangers, a special kindness or filled grocery shelves can lead us to continue our desire to be grateful.  By the time we lay down for sleep, we will be full to overflowing with joy.

Gratitude doesn't seem like much.  It costs nothing, is small and easy and reaps great benefits.  While blessing others, it blesses us right back.  Not only that it rids us of ugly debris in our emotional and spiritual lives.  It cleanses and heals.  It reveals the light and removes darkness.  

Why wouldn't we start every day that way?

Gratitude comes

from you,

O God.

You know more

than we

about all

the gifts

gratitude brings.

Reshape us

for grace,

dear God.

Yours, Andrea