Isaiah 40:31

"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall walk and not be weary, they shall run and not faint." Isaiah 40:31

Friday, November 21, 2008

Dear God

This was sent to me by a friend. I needed it so very much. I hope it brings you peace as well.


DEAR GOD:
I want to thank You for what you have already done.


I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking You right now.


I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better; I am thanking You right now.


I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me; I am thanking You right now.


I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears; I am thanking You right now.


I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves; I am going to thank You right now.


I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job; I am going to thank You right now


I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief; I am thanking You right now.


I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking You right now. I am thanking You because I am alive. I am thanking You because I made it through the day's difficulties. I am thanking You because I have walked around the obstacles.

I am thanking You because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better.

I'm thanking You because, FATHER, YOU haven't given up on me.

God is good, and He's good all the time. Continue to THANK God.

3 comments:

Patricia said...

Wonderful reminder. Gratitude definitely improves my attitude.

Jendeis said...

Thank you for passing this on. I was very moved.

JJ said...

How beautiful...and some days just being thankful is hard. Thanks for the reminder. Been thinking about you-let me know how you are doing! xoxo