Thankful Thursday

“Gratitude helps you to grow and expand.”  Eileen Caddy

In the daily living life together we rub each other the wrong way.  Our frustration leads to harsh, critical words.  Some days it feels impossible to find the good in one another.  It can be difficult to be thankful.

I stop and consider each face, each heart, each gift from above. 

Father, help me be thankful to be mother to these souls who are as much a mess as I am.  Help us to grow and expand into the likeness of your Son.  Help us to love and forgive one another as you have – because of Christ.  Jesus, thank you for reaching down to redeem.  

691.  Princess daughter rubbing my feet with lotion

692.  Sensitive son stroking my aching head slowly

693.  Fun son taking out the trash, mowing the lawn

694.  Helpful son helping,changing a tire or cleaning the basement, his moniker fits

695.  Challenge son striving to become a man, take on adult responsibilities, seeking his father’s council

696.  Dear son-in-love’s thoughtful, compassionate love for Darling daughter

697.  Sharing the journey toward mothering with Darling daughter

Father, I am truly grateful for the support you have given…

698.  Gold-hearted mom cooking delightful dinners

700.  Precious husband holding me, understanding me, letting me just be me

Father, thank you for your grace that embraces us, mess and all.

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