30 Days of Gratitude

Psalm 27:4, ‘Here’s the one thing I crave from God, the one thing I seek above all else; I want the privilege of living with Him every moment in His house, finding the sweet loveliness of His face, filled with awe, delighting in His glory and grace. I want to live my life so close to Him that He takes pleasure in my every prayer (TPT).’

Day 14 * Just Grateful: Warmly or deeply appreciative of kindnesses or benefits received; indebted and beholden

God, I’m just grateful today for You. Everyday I am thankful for You but there is just something about today. I feel Your breath upon my cheek. You speak in a whisper and I can make out every word You utter because You are just that close. You say to me, ‘Child, don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called you by name. You are mine. When You are in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you are in rough waters, you will not go down. When you are between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end – because I am your God, your personal God, your Savior. I paid a huge price for you! That’s how much you mean to me, Child! That’s how much I love you! I’d sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you.’ (Is 43:1-4, MSG) Wow! My heart explodes within me. I have never been loved like this; I’ve never been in love like this before. The intimacy of this moment I realize is just for me. I will treasure it in my heart, hide it in a chamber in my soul. Just like I wouldn’t share private details of my personal relationships with others, I realize this is too secret, too special, for me to say aloud what You have breathed over me. Not now. Maybe not ever. I will conceal and protect, God, what You have declared in my innermost being. I will snuggle in Your wrap-around love for me and lean in close so I can hear You speak again. ‘My heart overflows with praise to you, God, and for your promises, I will always trust you. So I’m thanking you with all my heart, with gratitude for all you’ve done. I will do everything I’ve promised you, Lord. Psalm 56:11-12 (TPT).’