I was writing in my Thankful Journal this morning, and one of the things that popped into my head was, “Lord, I’m thankful you never get tired of me.”
I talk to the Lord all day; I mean all day and about everything!!! I don’t have a prayer list per se that I run through every morning. I do have a prayer list, people I pray over and for, I am thankful for the biggest and tiniest of blessings, I ramble…
God doesn’t care that I express how cute those tiny purple flowers are while exclaiming they weren’t there yesterday. He smiles when I thank him when I sort of slip out of my clogs but don’t twist my ankle. He listens as I discuss what might be in my head at any given moment doing any given chore.
I share my life with Jesus, and He shares his life with me. He is my best friend. He knows my good side and my bad, loves me anyway! He holds me when I’m scared or weak and celebrates my victories right beside me.
I’m so far away from the person I aspire to be. I am far away from who some people expect me to be. I’m so far away from the person God has called me to be, but you know what, that’s ok because “He who began a good work in me will continue till the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 (for the entire verse)
Matthew 11:28 NIV “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Come to me, all.
Jeremiah 29:12-13 NIV “Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” I will listen to you!
Hebrews 4:16 ESV “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” That we may receive mercy/and grace to HELP in time of need.
Whether we are approaching the throne in urgent prayer, sending up a prayer of need, praying prayers of thanksgiving, or standing in intercession repeating prayers for others. He is with us and listening.
Whether we are approaching the throne in delight at the spring flowers peeking out of the ground. Looking up with a smile as our grand baby giggles for the first time. Muttering in frustration, anger or confusion or simply stunned into silence. He is with us and listening.
Be blessed today knowing you too have a best friend, just waiting to spend some time with you, just you, wherever you are, however, you are!!! Thank you for joining me today. 🥰
Sunshine On My Shoulder 