Giving Thanks
I was challenged by this Weekend Meditation
In my heart of hearts do I willingly submit to the Word of God knowing it will ‘expose, sift, analyse and judge’ every motivation, ever minute, of every day?
Yes I do
I have prayed this prayer before I would urge no one to do so lightly
I trust no human like I trust God
Whilst I often fail to actually live in trust, God reads my heart
He knows just how true I would like that to be…
and that makes a big difference
It makes it possible for God to reach across the divide and help me change
I thank Him for this and many other things both, Great and Small
* For things unexpected
* Coffee at the coast
* Lunch with my love
* Family feasts
* Thoughtful planners who have improved disable access to a gorgeous part of the coast
* Sea spray and salty lips
* Australian Landscapes
* Everyday opportunities that can become Mother’s day, Father’s day, Kid’s day and anyone else’s day
*Enthusiasm – so wonderfully contagious
* Lemon Delicious pudding
* Irish stew
* A rescued Blue- tongue Lizard to eat our snails
* A Garden that encourages others
* Nose prickling woodsmoke on chill Autumn nights
* Knowing I can close my eyes and open my heart to feel You near Lord, to speak joy to my soul no matter what
Words and Pictures © Denise Stanford 2010
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