30 Days of Gratitude

Ps 18:19-24, ‘He stood me up in a wide-open field. I stood there saved—surprised to be loved! God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before Him. When I got my act together, He gave me a fresh start. Now I’m alert to God’s ways; I don’t take God for granted. I review the ways He works; I try not to miss a trick. I feel put back together, and I’m watching my step. God rewrote the text of my life when I opened the book of my heart to His eyes (MSG).’

Day 27 * Just Grateful: Warmly or deeply appreciative of kindnesses or benefits received; indebted and beholden

Today, Lord, I am grateful that I can be grateful. A pocketful of months ago I didn’t think I would again be able to be thankful. I mean, what in this year has left any of us feeling reason to celebrate? You changed all of that. Well, for me, You have. I realized I was drowning in despair, wallowing in anxiety up past my eyelashes. They were wet anyway, dripping with emotion. An elephant had not only moved in the room but also was lounging on my chest, drinking my lattes, wearing my pajamas and making it very apparent she wasn’t going anywhere anytime too soon. I couldn’t breathe. Then You appeared in my mess. Ps 100:4, ‘Enter with the password: “Thank You!” Make yourselves at home, talking praise. Thank Him Worship Him (MSG).’ And a couple praises in, the cloud lifted, the air cleared, the e-m-ocean became like glass. Ps 63:2-4, ‘So here I am in the place of worship, eyes open, drinking in Your strength and glory. In Your generous love I am really living at last! My lips brim praises like fountains. I bless You every time I take a breath; my arms wave like banners of praise to You (MSG).’ And I realize, Lord, that gratitude isn’t gratitude until I give it away. So ‘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).’