I thank God

For allowing sicknesses to pass. I thank Him for the time He gave me to ponder many things. I thank Him for the time to rest and not be pulled by this desire or that! I am so grateful that God remembers that I am nothing but dust and has mercy upon me. I am so grateful that He hears the voice of my supplications even when no words are formed upon my lips. He hears the cries of my heart and keeps me for Himself, for His good pleasure.

Father, the sun shines today
and peace fills me
with Your ever present goodness
and I thank You for
remembering me when I was
not at my best
when You graciously
gave me rest
from the demands of the day.
Thank You for holding me
in the palm of Your hand
and casting Your shadow
over me, protecting me
from the blows
that so often follow
a time of weakness
and indecision
and doubt.
Thank You, Father
for loving me
unconditionally
and giving me strength
to face those things
that come my way
by trial and testing
causing my faith to rise
and my eyes to
rest on Thee
continually. Amen.
8/28/08