A letter of Gratitude

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

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