30 Days of Gratitude

Is 57:15, ‘I dwell in high and holy places but also with the bruised and lowly in spirit (TPT).’

Day 23 * Just Grateful: Warmly or deeply appreciative of kindnesses or benefits received; indebted and beholden

I looked over and saw her through her window. I pulled my eyes back immediately, embarrassed, but then I couldn’t help but peek again. I wonder if anyone else ever does that? pull up next to a car at a stoplight and ponder what is going on inside of their vehicle, their life; what they’re doing, where they are headed, what they’re going through. But, Jesus, this girl, she was losing it, totally wrecked. I didn’t want to stare but I almost felt like I was in the car with her; her grief was so raw, so palpable. I doubt she even knew I was creeping on her and I felt like I had intruded; she was so very vulnerable. I wondered what she had just lost that had scooped out her insides til they fell from her face. I wanted to help her; I wondered if she knew You, that there is a Savior. That even though we still lose really major battles and people who are attached to our innermost emotions, even though the sound of our own heart sometimes shatters for unending days, even though we walk through the deepest of nights, we will never walk alone, we will never lose alone, we will never hurt and repair alone. I wonder if she knew You. Psalm 34:18, ‘Is anyone crying for help? God is listening, ready to rescue you. If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, He’ll help you catch your breath (MSG).’
‘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 56:12 (TPT).’