"risks vs. benefits"

 Tuesday, August 26, 2025 (5:50 a.m.)

Thank You God.

I’m still feeling rather grumpy and growly. Rather than continue to wallow in the downcast feelings, I’m asking You to enable me to accept them and move on.

I’m bringing You disappointments. Irritants. Dejection. Ennui. Malaise. And asking You to make something beautiful out of it all.

You are able to renew my mind and conform it to Your Truth (Romans 12:2). This I am asking (Matthew 7:7a) Dear Lord.

There are so very many things beyond my control. And You are in charge of it all.

(6:12 a.m.)

Lord God, I love You. And I want my attitude to reflect that. Currently, it does not. There are layers of dissatisfaction. Annoyance. Irritability. I confess them to You.

You deserve much better than I have been offering to You. Do all You must to change my mindset. Please.

(8:56 a.m.)

An early morning delightful, solo swim helped. The entire time I was in the water. 

(9:15 a.m.)

Getting out, I was again faced with dying plants and another broken item. There’s a lot of frustration building within me Lord. Relationship changes. Food related health issues. I’m looking to You Dear Lord for the balance between the risks and the benefits of allowing myself to care.

Yes. I DO want to care! Enough to do the next thing. I’m asking, seeking, knocking (Matthew 7:7) for Your guidance in it all.

I am to trust You in my times of trouble, and You will rescue me, and I will give You glory (Psalm 50:15). The trouble I am currently having Lord is not caring enough to risk caring. I know there is benefit there. I am unable to generate it myself.

I need, trust, love and want You. Do all You must that I take that one step in Your direction. I want to glorify and enjoy You forever. 

♪In my life, Lord

Be Glorified, be glorified

In my life, Lord

Be glorified today♪

Yes please. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(346 words ~ 9:32 a.m.)