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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If we don’t take care of ourselves we can’t be of much use to others.
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I totally agree Barb! A precious gem of wisdom that we really do need to learn, especially us women!
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Jennifer, what a beautifully written letter of gratefulness. This is one to look back on when days of pain are trying. God is so faithful, we can truly find rest in His promises. Today is our youngest grandchild’s first birthday. We are so thankful for him, he brings great joy! Today is the 15th anniversary of my beloved Mother’s home going! I am so grateful for her Proverbs 31 life. I miss her every day, but 15 years later her life is still impacting people. Sending love and hugs, my friend ♥️
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Thank you Pam. What a beautiful day! Celebrating two important lives in your life! Enjoy sweet friend ❤️
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I am practicing writing actual letters on paper to people when I am feeling grateful. That exercise is making me more aware of small kindnesses.
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I love that practice Elizabeth! That’s is so very inspiring & would mean the world to the recipient. 😊
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Jennifer, a beautiful letter and a beautiful practice!
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Thank you Donna 🤗
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A wonderful letter of gratitude to the Lord. Reading your letter reminded me of the choice I had to intentionally make of giving thanks to the Lord for my body. Finding things to be dissatisfied with is so much easier forgetting all that the body God gave us enable us to do.
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Thank you Manu 🤗. It is so easy to slip into grumbling, isn’t it! But we are awesomely & wonderfully made 😀
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Jennifer, this was such a beautiful reminder to be grateful for the bodies and health and days we have been given. Even sitting in a chair, writing a letter, can serve purposes beyond our understanding. Blessings!
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Thank you Joanne ☺️
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Beautiful advice! I wrote a letter to my body a few months ago, thanking it for its hard work and all the miraculous things it has done for me for 59 years. God really created a masterpiece with our body’s design.
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That He has Lisa! Yes, you inspired me to do this exercise 😉
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What a beautiful letter Jennifer! Gratitude in all things is so important. It really can right the ship quickly. Thank you for sharing! Happy Week to you! Toodles, Kathyn
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Thank you Kathryn! Happy week too you too. 🤗 Lovely having you drop by today.
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I left a comment earlier, but not sure it went through. Beautifully said! Thank you for sharing. Happy Week to you! Toodles, Kathryn
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Yes it did 😊 Thank you Kathryn
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This is a beautiful letter, Jennifer! It makes a big difference when we look for reasons for gratitude even while we are also facing challenges.
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Thank you Lesley, I agree it truly lifts our spirit to see our bodies through God’s eyes. ☺️
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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!
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We are definitely wonderfully made Anita. Thank you for sharing your thoughts of gratitude here today 😊
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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. 💯
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Thank you Herry! Lovely to have you drop by today 🤗
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Glad to, ma’am. 🙂
Wishing you a blessed day ahead. 🙏🏻🤗
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Thank you & you too 🤗
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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.
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Thank you! So lovely Lovely having you drop by today & join me in a cuppa 😊
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What a neat idea. Our bodies serve us so well, but we often don’t appreciate them or nurture them as we ought.
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Thank you Barbara 😊
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A beautiful reminder to pause and give thanks, Jennifer.
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Thankyou Lisa! 😊
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