We have all received & written letters, haven’t we?
Letters for jobs, letters of resignation, letters of love, joy & of sadness.
Although in this day & age letters are often called emails or even long text messages!
But they are all similar in that they are the written word conveying thoughts, feelings or notices from one person to another.
Before we continue let’s grab our cuppa’s & get comfy.
It’s lunchtime here so I’m enjoying a gf toasted cheese, tomato & ham sandwich with a mug of Lady Grey Tea. Delicious!
What are you having today?
An Important Exercise
As I was sitting in my recliner the other day feeling all of my senior years.
I thought, while I may have a little whinge to hubby at times about this ‘ol body of mine.
In reality it has done so well!
So I thought a little gratitude exercise might be in order to truly recognise,
“How wonderfully I am made!” Psalm 139:14
So I have written the following;
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for this body of mine, it has done so well!
It has won races & climbed mountains (shared in Tea on a Mountain).
It has assisted you in nurturing five little lives, two of whom you took to heaven before they even left this body of mine (more HERE).
It has been strong in the times I needed it to be.
Especially working the farm after you called Ed, my sweet late hubby to glory (shared in Home sweet home).
It has comforted those who needed a Mama hug & those who sought your wisdom, professionally & spiritually, for their life (more in Mental Health).
It has taken me to different parts of the world to share the testimony you have given me & now writes to share Your love across the globe.
I know I haven’t always been wise in how I’ve used this body.
Especially in not giving it enough rest, rejuvenation & refreshment when needed.
Always trying to be your hero instead of your child!
But I have learnt valuable lessons over the years.
I’ve learnt to be ‘comfortable being’
in your Will
instead of always ‘doing’ my Will.
I’ve learnt to say my ‘best Yes’ for my own physical, mental and spiritual well-being. And that often means saying ‘no’.
And I’ve learnt that the most precious gem of your wisdom has come during this season.
A season where you are carrying this struggling body through the challenges of chronic health issues.
And for your love, strength & comfort I am truly grateful!
Thank you Lord God for this ‘ol body of mine for I am wonderfully made & that my soul knows well!
Love Jennifer
What about you my dear friend, what are you grateful for?
Until next time,
You’re most welcome to join me in The Reading Nook
Or
in Prayer
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Jennifer, this is such a sweet reminder to give thanks for all things, including this body we have been given. Yes, even with its challenges, may we remember we have been wonderfully crafted!
Thank you Joanne 😊
Jennifer, this is such a lovely reminder that we must pause and give thanks. Our bodies are truly amazing. To be able to pause and share that gratitude is necessary. I am grateful that God allows my heart to beat each morning, that I am able to stand and move my strong legs. I was able to carry my two girls and nurture them. I’m so grateful that even with my endometriosis condition, God saw me through and gave me the opportunity to be a mother. I absolutely love this post. ♡ Thank you for sharing with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #50.
Thank you Stephanie, I’m so glad you too are grateful for the body that God has wonderfully & awesomey created for you. 😊
Jennifer your post will be featured this Friday at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #51. Thank you for being a part of the party!
Thank you Stephanie that is an honour! ☺️
Jennifer, it was a pleasure to revisit this post again. Thank you for sharing it with us again at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #64.
Thank you Stephanie ☺️
A beautiful reminder to pause and give thanks, Jennifer.
Thankyou Lisa! 😊
What a neat idea. Our bodies serve us so well, but we often don’t appreciate them or nurture them as we ought.
Thank you Barbara 😊
One of the loveliest letters I’ve come across. And a very apt timely reminder. It’s so easy to give thanks when all is well, that we forget that even in suffering and pain, there are still things (however little) that we can, and should be giving thanks for. Thank you for this sharing.
Thank you! So lovely Lovely having you drop by today & join me in a cuppa 😊
I love the letter you wrote. ❤️Being grateful for the little things and times we feel we didn’t have it good helps us refocus on the one who carries us through those times and seasons. 💯
Thank you Herry! Lovely to have you drop by today 🤗
Glad to, ma’am. 🙂
Wishing you a blessed day ahead. 🙏🏻🤗
Thank you & you too 🤗
Amen! I am grateful for my body and my health. Despite having lupus, I have an amazing body that can climb mountains, descend into canyons, and for the most part, not rebel at all I ask of it. I’ve learned to rest when I need to, fuel it properly, and trust it n God and not my own understanding. I am thankful, indeed!
We are definitely wonderfully made Anita. Thank you for sharing your thoughts of gratitude here today 😊