Thanking God

I thank you that,

I've breath, to live life's ups and downs.

I thank you that,

I've ability to love, many have lost the desire/ability & so miss out on what living means.

I thank you that,

I've friends and family that love me in return.

I thank you that,

I've a church, to journey with on this narrow path.

I thank you that,

my basic needs are of no concern, I'm already taken care of.

I thank you that,

I've a purpose, You are my purpose.

I thank you that,

I've the ability to bless, it means that I've been so blessed myself.

I thank you that,

I've joy, so many live in gloom.

I thank you that,

I've peace, no war rages around me and I can present my personal wars to you.

I thank you that,

I've a friend everlasting, no matter what others say.

I bless you Lord, for who you are. I bless you Lord, for what you've done. Though you take these away, I pray, I'll still choose to bless you for the saving grace You gave to save my soul.

What is man that he should grumble & question what you do? Much less me a mere woman who doesn't know what she's doing many a time. What I have, I lift to You and humbly avail to your use. Not because I am able, but that I am willing. Lord, see my small gift and do not laugh. It's just me.

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I wrote the above this morning. Guess last Sundays of the years are reserved for reflection. And I'm really thankful for what has happened and even things that have not. I hope the year's been good for you too...

luv vyn.