Thursday, September 5, 2024

Dear God,

Time is rolling by so quickly.  We barely rise from our beds when seemingly it is time to return to them.  Yet, it is what happens during those in-between hours when we are free to live, to celebrate, to praise, to hope and to give thanks.  When we gaze upon the sunrise, we know who is in charge.  We know who brings the beauty.  We know who to praise.

When we sit down to eat, when we interface with loved ones around us and when we pause to consider all the magnificent gifts we have been given, we have opportunity to live each day to the fullest.  When we look outside a window to see the amazing beauty of fall flowers, we can erupt in thanksgiving.  When we eat our meals, we can savor the taste and the joy they give us.  When we stand beneath a hot shower, we can feel the blessing of clean water dripping down our bodies into pipes that will take it all away.

Yes, time is quickly passing but there is plenty of time to dwell with you in pure joy, peace and thanksgiving.

Thank you,

Wondrous God,

for all 

the gifts

of life.

Thank you

for time

and all

it teaches.

Help us

not lose

a moment

to give thanks.

Yours, Andrea