Just musing, Lord, on simple things
to which I could pay more attention
and for which I should be more grateful...
Things like:
a beautiful day in June
a friend's touch on my shoulder
a hint of your presence beside me
the freedom in which I live
the beauty of my friend's new grandchild
fond memories of loved ones now gone
the light of the moon and the stars
a bed to sleep in
good dreams
a morning shower
breakfast, lunch and dinner
sunlight
clouds
and rain
flowers blooming
crops growing
cold drinks on hot days
your forgiving my sins
finally doing what needs to be done
the loyalty of my family and friends
a day with no bad news
the lapping waves at the shore
a sleeping baby
a child at play
word that my friend feels better
something to look forward to
naps
telling the truth when it's hard
a friend who has my back
the satisfaction of a job well done
silence when it's just what I need
a word when I'm desperate to hear one
time spent in prayer, in your presence
serving another's needs
seeking and finding what's true
doing what I know I should do
the patience of others with me
leaving behind what's foolish
trusting that all shall be well
doing the next right thing
exchanging smiles with a stranger
making peace my neighbor
making peace with you
making peace with myself
pausing for prayer every day
staying right in the moment
living one day at a time
knowing that you love me...
Just musing, Lord, on simple things
to which I could pay more attention
and for which I should be more grateful...
Amen.
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