Praise, prayers and paths

We have seen our gardens devoid of color and life. The bees are gone, the flowers frozen in the pots and we awake to darker mornings. The full moon radiantly shines as it glances through the clouds and the trees whisper a prayer to say goodbye to yet another month. And yet, our prayer is one of praise.

Even though our lives have been changed in so many ways this past year; there is much to be thankful for. The birds still sing, the snow casts its white beauty over the branches and the glorious sun still rises in splendor each morning. People still smile, laugh and share their stories. Babies are born. We can still sing and revel in nature and all life has to offer. Gratitude.

I recently listened to Dr. R. T. Kenall who had some useful advice. He shares five tips to break the betrayal barrier when we can’t understand why things are as they are and they don’t make sense. He says to: Be honest and share your worries. Make that list of things to be thankful for. Fight self-pity with all your heart. Choose to believe that God has a purpose for everything. Be patient for blessings to happen. Check out: http://sermons.tsc.nyc/totally-forgiving-god/

We can choose to change up our thinking. Start your day with a praise and a prayer.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3: 5-6