a truly glorious day

 Thursday, June 25, 2026 (3:58 a.m.)

Good very early morning Lord.

VERY early morning. Much earlier than I would have preferred. Yet here I am thanking You all the same.

Yes Father. Thank You for the glorious morning You provided us yesterday. Which then led straight into being a truly glorious day. Thank You Father for the beauty You bring into our lives.

After having initially gone out and smiled at all You supply, I came back in and explored the lyrics to ♪A Beautiful Morning♪ Blessed Father, how grateful I am when my feelings line up with Your provision.

There is so much joy to be found. In the simplest things. Successes with time management for one. And the sheer delight of a two year old. Ecstatic over chalk. And his own ability to safely explore his limitations in the swimming pool.

Thank You for the beauty that a clear blue sky offers. An unusual amount of birds, each actually ♪singing his own song♪ Taking into account our ♪chance to wake up and plan another brand new day♪ reminded me once again of the grace You continually offer us. Thank You Lord.

(5:01 a.m.)

Taking time to read and explore what You have for and want from us, I find myself again at Micah 6:8. The Message presents it pretty perfectly.

“But He’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what GOD is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don’t take yourself too seriously - take God seriously.”

EasyEnglish Bible makes it even more clear. “…be fair to other people… want to be kind… be careful to do what I show you.”

Yes! Father, enable me in following Your best for me. I love, need, trust and want You to use me according to Your will and to Your way. Do all You must that I will truly represent You well. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(344 words ~ 5:13 a.m.)

glorious morning

 Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (5:59 a.m.)

Glorious morning, Dear Lord!

It’s been QUITE some time since I’ve been this taken by the beauty of a day. Thank You God.

So much so that I took a 1968 pop song’s lyrics to heart. I went straight outside and just smiled

God's own way

 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (5:12 a.m.)

Thank You God.

It took awhile. A LOT of “Good morning”s. Then finally a “Thank You God.” A smile. And a song.

Lord, I love the way You work. Mm. yes. Your very own way. Not to be duplicated. Nor broken down into formulaic performance.

How I thank You for all the mistakes I’ve made through the years. Every single one of them helping me see my need of You more clearly.

Thank You that it is never up to us to have all the answers to any one thing. “No, He has told you what He wants, and this is all it is: to be fair, just, merciful, and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8 The Living Bible).

Lord God, thank You for the ways Your Word truly comes alive for us. “For the Word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires” (Hebrews 4:12 New Living Translation).

You provide blessing upon blessing. Teach me all You must that I will learn to use them well. For our good and Your glory (Romans 8:28).

(5:52 a.m.)

Song after song. One Scripture. Then another. Father, thank You that Your thoughts are nothing like mine (Isaiah 55:8a). And Your ways are beyond anything I could imagine (v. 8b).

Thank You that I can ♪Let My Words Be Few♪ All the while trusting and depending that You truly are “up to something.”

Use me Lord. As only You know is best. Taking one unknown step after another. Truly following Your lead.

♪I’m praying, God come

And turn this thing around

God, Turn It Around…

I’m calling on the name

That changes everything….

All of my hope

Is in the name

The name of Jesus

Breakthrough will come

Come in the name 

The name of Jesus…

…God, turn it around

He is up to something

He is up to something 

God is doing something right now…

He is healing someone

He is saving someone

God is doing something right now…♪

Oh yes Blessed Father. Move the mountains. Make the way. Do all You must in turning hearts to You. Right now.

I love, need, trust and want You Lord. Turn it all around. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(404 words ~ 6:14 a.m.)

wishing positivity

 Monday, June 22, 2026 (5:25 a.m.)

Good morning Blessed God.

(5:33 a.m.)

And here I smile. Adding a HUGE “Thank You God!” to go with it.

I looked up the origin of “Good morning” and found it having evolved over time as a standard social greeting. Meant “to wish someone positivity as they started their day.”

Yes, please! I want very much to wish others positivity!

(5:55 a.m.)

Lord, I woke up thinking of how careless, mindless and out of control I’ve been with my food choices these past several days. Looking at the origins of phrases I routinely take for granted, I realize I want to be more careful with my word choices as well.

Good day. Farewell. Good bye. All originally meant to wish another well and prosperous. I want to do that Lord.

“God be with ye” shortened to good bye. And now the more common “Bye.” Much is lost in the contraction of it all.

I want to be careful in my word [and food] choices Lord. I love, need, trust and want You as absolute Overseer of all I think, say, do and am.

Do all You must that I will serve and represent You well on this very good morning You have provided. Throughout the day. Into the evening. Until I bid You a very good night.

Yes Father. “Let Your face smile on us, LORD. You have give me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, O LORD, will keep me safe” (Psalm 4:6b-8).

A very good morning indeed. Use me as You alone know is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(286 words ~ 6:22 a.m.)

T.A.G.

 Sunday, June 21, 2026 (6:01 a.m.)

Holy God,

Thank You!

For hours I’ve been rehearsing my approach to You. Wanting it to be truthful. Authentic. Genuine. Well, that’s kind of fun… T.A.G. And there is MUCH written about this! Thank You Father.

(6:15 a.m.)

Thank You for the opportunity and privilege of sitting with You. Exploring Your Word. Wanting to know more regarding Your best for us.

Psalm 139:23-24. “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends You, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”

Mm. Yes, please.

I confess to continue seeking a secret formula to living day to day in this world. If only I do this, that, and/or something else [x, y, and/or z] all will turn out as I desire and/or expect.

Thank You that You don’t work according to our wants. Instead we are to seek You while we can find You. Call on You while You are near (Isaiah 55:6). 

Thank You that we are to change our ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Turning to You that You may have mercy on us (v. 7a, b). “Yes, turn to our God, for He will forgive generously” (7c).

Holy God, Your thoughts are NOTHING like mine (8a). And Your ways are FAR beyond anything I could imagine (8b).

Thank You that just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so Your ways are higher than my ways and Your thoughts higher than my thoughts (9).

As hard as I may subconsciously try to figure out the formula to getting closer to You, Your Word already has it spelled out for us. It’s not about dotting i’s and crossing t’s.

(7:14 a.m.) 

We are to worship and adore, glorify and enjoy You. Forever. Teach me how Dear Lord.

I want to love You with all my heart, soul, mind and strength (Mark 12:30). And my neighbor as myself (v.31). Truthfully. Authentically. Genuinely. Do all You must to this very end. 

I love, need, trust and want You Dear Lord. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(374 words ~ 7:23 a .m.)

 

"all-satisfying Treasure"

 Saturday, June 20, 2026 (5:22 a.m.)

Holy God,

Thank You for Your holiness. Talk with me please about what that means.

(5:38 a.m.)

Wanting to know more about thanking You for Your holiness, I searched the internet. And then the Psalms. Father thank You for a phrase I found.

“All-satisfying Treasure.” You are indeed that. Thank You that You are.

Thank You also for the writing of another [Philip Brown] who further explored Your holiness. He found the unique excellence of Your being and character to be the holiness that separates You from all things.

Hmm. Unique and excellent, all-satisfying Treasure. Yes.

(6:06 a.m.)

Oh! But wait!! There is indeed more…

Father, thank You for this prompt to explore Your holiness. And Your leading me to read in Hebrews 12. Here we are reminded that Your discipline proves Your love. As well as the importance of listening to and obeying You.

We are to: “Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many” (Hebrews 12:14-15).

Father, I want desperately to live and love as You would have me. Free of any bitterness that could ultimately corrupt many. Do in, with, by, through and for me everything You must that I will face, forgive and release all perceived injustices and hurts to You.

It is Your holiness, our all-satisfying Treasure that enables us to experience Your overwhelming forgiveness. Forgive me for every bitter resentment I continue to hold. I love, need, trust and want You Dear Lord. Use me as You alone know is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(311 words ~ 6:23 a.m.)

"Thank You, God"

 Friday, June 19, 2026 (5:23 a.m.)

Thank You, God.

It took more than a few practices for authenticity to match those three simple words. Said first a few hours ago. With the hope of truly embracing the opportunity of wakefulness.

In reality? I confess to using it as an attempt at getting back to sleep. Thank You that You have better in store for me.

You cannot be put into a box of my own design. You are far greater than all my devices put together. Thank You that You are.

(7:27 a.m.)

Thank You for the outcome of my most recent distraction. Another example of my reluctance toward being the grownup of this household.

I had reason to believe an insurance bill had gone unpaid. I went through the steps of finding out who to call. Resetting passwords. Recording the passwords…. Being the grownup. And scared the whole time.

During the process I heard myself quite automatically say, “Thank You, God.” As well as, “Oh dear Jesus.” With no attempt toward manipulation of any kind. Yes. Truly. Thank You, God.

Thank You for the way You took me from feeling fear to experiencing kindness. By way of the calming voice of Cory. An extremely gentle, patient and kind representative of an insurance company. Reassuring me every step of the way. Did I mention his extreme kindness?

Thank You that in the midst of my fearfulness, You were right here. Guiding me to take just this one more step. Face the fear. Make a decision. And trust You the whole time.

Thank You for the prior reading I had been doing on the power of thankfulness. Other peoples’ examples, practices and outcomes. 

Thank You for again leading me to the overwhelming peace I find in Your Word. Your Truth. Your promises.

Father God, You are so good. Great. Glorious. And gracious (Psalm 145:5-8). While You can never be manipulated in bending to our ways, when we confess our sins You are faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).

My most recent example is that of attempting to control my outer environment. What and when I eat, sleep, work and play. Leaving the details to You is such a better decision. Thank You for reminding [and forgiving] me again.

You provided me an amazing example of one trying to do good for another (1 Thessalonians 5:15b) in the afore mentioned Cory. Empower me in taking what I experienced from him earlier into the day.

I love, need, trust and want You as my Standard for living. Use me exactly as You know is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(451 words ~ 8:14 a.m.)