You try to sift through it all and give what you can to God. But some things only seem to come in God's timing and rarely our own. We struggle with that as our patience wanes and we wait.
I have made mistakes with those I love and care for. I have prayed for forgiveness and know that God's grace will see me through to another early morning sunrise and another day of joy.
We all pray I think, for the simple things in life, at least I do. I pray for my health, the health of my family and for my children to have their needs met, my grandchildren to live long productive lives and know the peace of God and what He can do in their lives. I pray for those who struggle with illness, sadness, and those who are seeking peace that it will be found.
My personal conversations with God are like an on going prayer. I stay open, give God my worries, fears, and share my joys that He has afforded me. I am more secure emotionally, financially, and spiritually than I have been in years. I am glad to have celebrated another birthday and reach the age of 66. I am humbled that my health continues to amaze me, that if affords me to be with family, grand babies, and friends.
So much living still to do, and I will live all my days with at least one moment of joy. I wish you the same.
There is joy when you can get up, take your first breath of the day, have shelter, a meal, and have at least one person love you. That is more than enough.
God is as near as our next breath. Let us build our lives on the rock that cannot be shaken...let us trust in God.. And let us receive the joy that comes in the morning.
God is enough!
Encourage one another daily, as long as it is Today...Hebrews 3:13 NIV
This entire entry is also my most ardent prayer. Your writing is so eloquent Gerri, it brings me to my knees. THank you for sharing it with the world, thank you for sharing it with me. xoxo
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