Vanessa here,
My phone rings every hour on the hour, in spite of the pile of work on my desk. Grumbling, I still find gratitude in my spirit.
At least, I have a good cellular connection. At least, someone seeks and values my opinion.
The deadlines, I thought sufficiently spaced, all collide. Worrying, I search for gratitude in my spirit.
I’ll sleep next week knowing I’ve accomplished much. It shall be sweet sleep.
In addition to my many jobs, now I shall be a chauffeur carrying my child to her summer camps. Frustrated, I sing a worship song to stir up gratitude in my spirit. I’m off-key but free in Jesus.
Moreover, gas prices have come down by fifty cents. The look of joy on my daughter’s face as she learns something new is priceless.
My husband deployed Sunday, his 4th deployment in 18 months. Lonely, I hope to find gratitude and understanding in my spirit.
He loves his job, fighting for America. Pride for him swells in my heart.
I need a referral for a referral to see my doctor. Pacing, I’m chanting to saturate my spirit with gratitude.
At least, my family has health care. At least, they don’t need a lot of blood for a cholesterol check. Well, I hope they don’t.
My shade of lipstick has been discontinued. My shade. I’m done. All is lost.
Nothing but Miss D’s New Orleans Style Caramel Popcorn
After binging, I seek true nonfattening spiritual comfort food.
Colossians 3:10-11,15-17, King James Version
10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
May you find your heart thankful today for your many blessings. Let your spirit sing that the valleys of despair are not too deep. Be emboldened to climb every mountain.
May a smidgeon of gratitude, for everything, find its home in you.
Originally posted 2012-06-01 10:00:00.