I am thankful
that I wake every morningthrough the year's turning,
grateful for another day
laden with God's grace
towards me.
I am thankful
that I can speak
words of blessing
to my family and others.
I can breathe in
the new day deeply
and breathe out praise
to My Creator.
I am thankful
that I can walk
and run
and dance
if I want to,
work hard co-laboring amidst Creation,
and feel the pleasure
of accomplishment satisfied.
I am thankful
that I can hear
love and care
from others speech,
words chosen to bring life.
I can know the joy and
comfort in friendship shared.
I am thankful
that I can see
God's wonders
pressing in
causing me delight.
Sun, stars and moon
illuminating His Glory.
I am thankful
that I can know God.
Not just know about Him,
but know Him in the intimacy of silence
and the communion of worship.
I can speak with Him,
walk with Him, hear His voice,
see His works,
wake each day knowing
He is always there.
I am thankful.
Gratitude protects us from all sorts of ailments of the spirit and mind. It is hard to harbor grudges and resentment if we are thankful, and it doesn't allow us the time and space to grumble that our lot is not quite as magnificent as we imagined for ourselves. Thankfulness is a habit that is very good to learn and practice. We have so much to be thankful for and every good gift in the whole of life comes from God.
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