We should always have a thankful heart. Those of you who are my “friends” on Facebook know that yesterday I have lots to be thankful for.
Our newest granddaughter was born at 12:01 am on October 13. She is healthy, whole and beautiful. Her momma is doing well and hopefully will be dismissed today and come home. Dave and I have been having fun with her older siblings, ages 4 and 2, while her momma and daddy have been at the hospital with her.
Each day should be started with thoughts of gratitude. If we wake up grumbling about the events and activities that are ahead of us we rob ourselves of joyful mornings. However, if we get up and thank God that the roof didn’t leak last night, the house didn’t catch fire and that there’s food in the refrigerator this morning, we can set the course of our day on a path of gratitude.
Thankfulness!
Sitting here this morning while it’s still dark out and feeling the cool of the fall, enjoying the warmth of a good cup of coffee and seeking the Father for the day’s direction, I am very thankful. Thankful that my Father is still in control; He hasn’t fallen off His throne, His omniscience is superior to the knowledge of the world’s wisest men and His omnipresence penetrates to the farthest reaches of the universe. All is under His control, Jesus tells us:
“My Father has given me everything, and he is the only one who knows the Son. The only one who truly knows the Father is the Son. But the Son wants to tell others about the Father, so that they can know him too.
28 If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest. 29 Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest.” Matthew 11:27-29 CEV
Jesus has taken the time to tell us about the Father and not only that, but Jesus made a way for us to be adopted by the Father so that we can call Him “Abba Father” (Papa or Daddy) and we can experience firsthand His love and compassion.
Just like our newest grandchild is already experiencing the love of her parents, we experience the daily love of our Father. Kisses on the forehead, cuddled in close to the chest, hearing our Daddy’s heart beat and the words “I love you, you’re perfect”. And then if that isn’t enough, He says lean on me, I will give you rest.
Thankfulness!
I don’t have to have all the answers and I don’t have to learn by “hard knocks”. I can trust the Father and learn from Him.
“With all your heart you must trust the LORD and not your own judgment. 6 Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow.” Proverbs 3:5-6 CEV
Enjoy your day and let the Father lead you and there you will find rest.
Be thankful!