sights and sounds

 Monday, November 27, 2023 (6:40 a.m.)

At Sea (South toward Ensenada, MX)

Loving Father God,

Thank You for the sights and sounds that cause our hearts, souls, minds and strength to sing and smile.

Proverbs 15:13. “A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.” What joy there is to be found when we actively look for You in all things. At all times.

Seeking You first (Matthew 6:33). Trusting You to know our every need (v. 32b). Not worrying about tomorrow (34a). Not judging others (7:1). Getting rid of the log in my own eye before dealing with a speck in another’s (v. 5).

Most Blessed God, thank You that we have Your Word. Ever pointing us to You. Your will. Your way. Listening to and obeying Your teachings. Building our houses on the Solid Rock that is You (7:24).

Thank You Lord for providing Your ‘daily doses of grace’ (Lamentations 3:22-23). Reminding us to place our hope in You (24b). Loving and praying for our enemies (Matthew 5:44).

It’s all here Dearest God. Teachings of Your mercy and grace. Continue Your work in training us to love as You would have us love. You. Others. Ourselves (Mark 12:30).

Use us Lord. As You know is best. Loving. Needing. Trusting. Wanting You. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(8:54 a.m.)