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Friday, November 26, 2010 (8:13 a.m.)

Most Holy God,

You blessed us again yesterday. We got to enjoy Your presence. And surprises. There was joy and laughter and WAY too much food. Mostly there was love and order and just enough momentary chaos to add some spice. Truly God, I do not remember a more lovely day. It was real. Effortless. Lovely.

That’s the word I used repeatedly Lord. It came naturally. Not forced. Just there. Like You! I sit here basking in the memory of it. People coming together because they wanted to. There was laughter. Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-control. (Galatians 5:22)

Holy, Loving Lord, would You just look at that verse in The Message? “But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard – things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.” How cool is that? Isn’t that exactly what I had prayed for yesterday?

Lord thank You! Thank You for the tremendous amount of loveliness You have provided to my life! Thank You for the opportunity to come out here this morning singing a song about things that are lovely. Associating it with Psalm 104 as well as Philippians 4:8 I am just amazed at Your goodness Lord. You are amazing. And I am again grateful.

♫Think, think, think on these things. Think on the things that are lovely. Think, think… Think on the things that are good♫ Most Holy God, thank You for reminding me of the things that really truly matter. You. Your Son. Your Holy Spirit working in our lives. Lovely things. Lovely times. Lovely days. Thank You Lord. I love You. Amen.

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