paying attention

 Thursday, August 28, 2025 (6:10 a.m.)

Grumble. Growl. Grumpy. Grateful. Yes. Thank You. Grateful is here. Yes. Thank You. It  truly is. Complete with a smile.

There is a whole lot of change taking place. Another month coming to an end. 

(6:46 a.m.)

Holy, Awesome God,

Thank You for allowing me these sad feelings I keep experiencing. Thank You that try as I may, I have yet to avoid them. Hold them at bay. 

♪… Worship Through It

Before I see my breakthrough

I’m gonna choose to praise You

I will sing “Hallelujah” to the One

Who can do what the world says can’t be done

I know my God can do it

So, I’m gonna worship through it♪

Thank You most holy God and Father. I am confessing such deep sadness to You. I admit wanting to fix rather than feel it. Thank You that You know what You would have me do.

I no longer have the one person in my life who kept me most balanced and evenly keeled. Oh look. Here come the tears. Thank You for these as well.

♪I know my God can do it

So, I’m gonna worship through it♪

Thank You for Your provisions Father. Time. Opportunity. Please provide the willingness I need to take the next step You have for me.

Erase all the cluttered mess I keep trying to bring to You. This is a brand new day. Filled with all the possibilities You would have me access. Show me which direction to go.

Quoting an e-article on the function of sadness I feel hopeful. Thank You Father.

“… Acknowledging and experiencing sadness also helps us reach a place of acceptance to move forward… Our sadness may actually help us create a new or different version of our life!” That seems inviting.

“… If we don’t allow ourselves to feel sadness, we often miss out on other emotions, like love and joy.” I confess to attempting to bypass the sadness Lord. Override it. Go around it.

♪I know my God can do it

So, I’m gonna worship through it♪

“…we need to feel all of our emotions, pay attention to what they may be trying to tell us… Sadness reminds us of what matters to us…”

♪Father, let Your Kingdom come

Father, let Your will be done

 On earth as in heaven

Right here in my heart♪

Thank You for sadness Lord. Let me feel it. Use it for my good and Your glory (Romans 8:28 - what a perfect verse for today’s date! 8/28 ;)