continuously blessed

 Monday, November 24, 2025 (5:16 a.m.)

Blessed God,

Thank You. You bless us. Continuously.

Yes. We are continuously blessed by You. Thank You Father.

(5:27 a.m.)

Mm. Reading about blessings being related to Your presence, not our circumstances, provides me a deeper understanding of Aaron’s benediction. Number 6:24-26 takes on even greater meaning as I am reminded that the words used are all about You watching over us.

Father, how I thank You for the ways You

(5:54 a.m. 46°)

Neighbor’s covered front porch

… change how I see and interpret things.

Take this view for example. Thirty minutes ago I was sure there was going to be nothing outstanding about this morning’s sunrise. WRONG!

Father, thank You for the teachings of my very dear husband’s Boy Scout training. “Always be prepared.”

I was! Bag packed. Chair at the ready. And here come the colors. Along with the sounds of early morning transportations. And birds with various calls. A briskness in the cool air. All reminding me of Your goodness. Your grace. Your glorious greatness (Psalm 145:5-8).

(6:06 a.m.)

And just like that! The bright oranges in the sky have all muted to gray and the palest of yellow. I could have easily missed it all. Thank You Father for working in, with, by, through and for the ways I experience life in and with You.

(6:11 a.m.)

Staying put, I catch glimpses of pinks and even purples. Thank You Lord. A reissue of vibrantly growing colors is definitely not what I had expected! You bring such joy to my heart.

(6:16 a.m.)

Oh! Here come the blues. And a bit of white. Do You have fun creating these momentary masterpieces?

I want to be the masterpiece You created me to be. Your “accomplishment, created in Christ Jesus to do good things” (Ephesians 2:10a). You “planned for these good things to be the way that we live our lives” (v. 10b Common English Bible).

Yes please!

(6:26 a.m.)

Looking back to Aaron’s blessing and Your continuous presence in our lives, I ask (Matthew 7:7a) that I would learn to use it well.

Expanded Bible. “May the LORD bless you and keep [guard] you. May the LORD show you His kindness [make His face shine upon you] and have mercy on [be gracious to] you. May the LORD watch over [lift His face/presence/countenance upon] you and give you peace.”

Oh yes most glorious God and Father! Make it so that I live this day [which You have made (Psalm 118:24a)] rejoicing and being glad in it (24b). All because of Your continuous presence.

Use me exactly as You know is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(460 words ~ 6:36 a.m.)