starting with gratitude

 Monday, July 24, 2023 (6:08 a.m.)

Blessed God,

I am gratefully here. Wondering where to go in Your Word. Starting with thanks and praise. Grateful [there’s that word again!]. Yes. Let’s start with gratitude and go on from there.

(6:46 a.m.)

Mm, yes. Gratitude. Thank You God.

Looking here. Reading there. Stopping now at Romans 12:3. Illustrated Bible Handbook. “True Interdependence; 12:3-8. The world’s way is competitive, with each individual seeking to be superior to others. In Christ’s body a new way is made possible: a way of cooperation and true interdependence…”

We experienced this very thing yesterday Lord. While working in the yard together. 50 years of learning to value one another’s contribution to the cause. Allowing each to work at their own pace. And to celebrate one another’s strengths. As well as weaknesses.

Thank You Father. Really, truly “Thank You!”

You are so good. Kind. Gracious. Generous. Glorious. Great. And we are earnestly grateful for ALL ♪Thy hand hath provided Great Is Thy Faithfulness Lord unto♪ we!

Father, You know the challenges we have coming up. Brand new territory of which we are completely unfamiliar. We are trusting You Lord. With all of our eggs in Your basket.

We love You God. We are absolutely grateful for all You have so generously, graciously and freely given to us. Use us exactly as You alone know is best. Rejoicing. Being glad. Following as You lead.

We love, need, trust and want You as Lord of our lives. Thank You Father. Praise You. Amen.

(261 words ~ 7:11 a.m.)