Thankful, Day Fifty-Seven

Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!

Serve the Lord with gladness;

Come before His presence with singing..

Know that the Lord, He is God;

It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;

We are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

And into His courts with praise.

Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

For the Lord is good;

His mercy is everlasting,

And His truth endures to all generations.

Psalm 100, NKJV

I need to reverse the course of this day!

I've been telling people for years: If you wake up on the wrong side of the bed, go back to bed and slide out the other side!

If that doesn't work, do a little dance around the foot of the bed, speaking in tongues, until you feel your victory coming on. Then leap straight up in the air--rapture practice.

If that doesn't work, shout yourself happy with a mouthful of hallelujahs and glory-to-Gods.

Perhaps I should take my own advice.

Yesterday was a beautiful day. Last night was a wonderful night. Today is going to be a glorious day. But this morning is going a little rough. But that's okay, because my God is on the throne and He's not getting off. I have a Savior who loves me, and is always on my side. I have the Holy Spirit living inside of me, and He is greater than anything this day can throw at me. I have a home and hearth, a warm bed, clothes on my back, shoes on my feet, too many cars in the driveway, food in the refrigerator and pantry. I have two dogs that love me, both of whom I usually love back. My life is filled with love and laughter, with friends and family, with joy and gladness. All is well...and if it's not yet, praise God, I know it's going to be!

See, I feel better already!

Thank you Lord for the grace and power to start a brand new day serving you. I'm going to keep my eyes fixed upon you, my heart tuned in to you, my life submitted and dedicated to you. And by faith, I declare that this is going to be a good day, whether it goes my way or not.

Thank you Lord for your help in present time of need. When the world is spinning out of control and I can't do anything to stop it. When huge objects are hurtling toward me from outerspace and I can't do anything to deflect them. When the sky seems to be falling and I can't do anything to escape it. Thank you Lord for your help!

Thank you Lord for the little things in life that You keep giving to me. A little sweetness removes the bitter taste. A little laughter dries away the tears. A little gentle tenderness brings so much healing to a whole lot of hurt. A little glimpse of glory, a little foretaste of what is yet to come, a little bit of goodness goes a long way to lift my spirits and let me see!

Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me!