Another year, a few more gray hairs, and yet, the blessings remain. Father, I look back, and for as far as my eyes can see, I am blessed. "I will lift up my eyes to the Hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He who keepeth me will neither slumber nor sleep." It's all from YOU. It's all about You.
The season's march on. They stop for no man, nor should they. You, the great orchestrator of all, have a magnificent plan. At times, I forget that. Forget that You are in charge, and that I can rest in that. You are so patient with me, and so very good to me.
Thank you for the graying grandfather Lord. Even in his season of sorrow in the loss of his life-mate, you have kept him, and continue to keep him. Thank you so much for this time with him. For the "getting to know him" more deeply. Getting to love him more fully. Thank-you too for the grandmother who is now with you in glory. Thank you for her life, well lived. Her faithful example and love of you. I will be forever grateful for her generational blessing of me and my precious family.
Thank you too for precious parents Lord. And for Your goodness and protection of them in so many ways. Thank you that they too continue to press on toward You, fighting the good fight and being part of the generational blessing to me, and to my kinder. I am so blessed. I am so grateful.
Dear Lord, this year, you gave us a precious new baby. And he's a cute one too God! ;) Thank you for the blessing of new life. And the promise that that brings. He's even going to be baby Jesus in the manger this year. :) It really doesn't get much better than this. Precious daughter and son-in-love are doing great as his parents. Finding their rhythm together. Looking to you. Blessed Father. Blessed.
Precious daughter and her love moved away this summer Lord. You know. I miss them. But Father, my heart joys for them in new adventure, and a good job for son-in-love, and chances to grow and fly. Keep them safely wrapped in your arms Lord. Don't let them stray even an inch for your reach. You are so good.
Baby daughter became big girl. Graduated from college and got a good job. A perfect job for her Lord. One where she is challenged, but where she is also able to grow in You, and to help other's to grow in You as well. Talk about a dream job. : ) And she has a sweet young man waiting in the wings too Father. Protect and guide them. Keep them running hard toward you. Blessings heaped upon blessings Father. Wow. You are good to us.
Son is standing taller Lord. Beginning to figure out more who he is, and more who You are. A gentle, precious, hard working soul. He loves so big Lord. He works so hard. He gives so freely. You must have given him this big heart in his chest Lord. Please bless him as he figures out how to use it for you and to further your kingdom. Thank you for protecting him in his journey, and for your goodness to him. Please continue to bless and draw him Lord. You are good.
Baby boy became young man. Sophomore in college. Tall. Smart. Gentle. Seeking You. Figuring out who he is. Maturing and growing. Father, how did I get to be so blessed? I know it comes from you Lord. Continue to show Yourself to this young man, and work your way in his heart and life Lord. Make him more like you each and every day. Break his heart and make it more like yours. For you. And you alone.
Seasons. Seasons of sadness and gladness. Seasons of joy. Seasons of richness. But in all things Lord, seasons of Blessings. You are so good Father. You are so good. And you are so merciful to me and mine. Thank you dear Father.
Give thank unto the Lord; for HE is good. Psalm 118:29
