Vol. 21 No. 39 | September 30, 2019
I sat in the chair by the window, journaling and enjoying a steaming cup of coffee. I glanced up at my screensaver and the photos caught my attention.
As I watched the photos transition from one to the other, I drifted back to Nana’s sunroom, beach trips, family meals, and images of the grandgirls, all reminding me how quickly time passes.
I walked down the aisle of my children’s weddings, as well as my own.
I relived the seasons- the beautiful trees and fall colors, serene snowfalls, sunrises, and sunsets…so many sunsets.
I thought about church gatherings, sporting events, golf trips and their expansive courses.
I strolled down trails, past solitary ponds and along the rivers where I once walked or jogged to reset my mind and soul.
I sat on the edge of a mountain, pondering the questions of life.
After an undetermined amount of time, I forced myself to snap out of it and focus on the things I had to do.
But, before I completely came back to reality, I paused and thanked the One who created all of those people and places allowing me to experience them, even if only for brief moments in time.
Thank you, God, for all You’ve done for me and through me.
As a boy growing up in Hope, Arkansas, I never imagined the joy I would find in life, the places I would see, the people I would come to know, and the family I would be blessed with.
Thank You, God, for all you are doing for me and through me..
As I go through each day, I’m amazed with what God does for me- giving me words to speak and write; shaping my attitudes and softening my heart and allowing me to love and show mercy for the people I meet.
Thank You, God, for all you will do for me and through me…please, continue to use me to share Your love and do Your work.
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-22, NIV)