My Doxology

"Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!"
Psalm 47:1 (ESV)

As the sun begins to climb into the sky, I am sitting in my living room, praising and thanking God for his many blessings to me and the ones I love.

I thank him for the love that put his own son in my place at Calvary, even though I was still an angry, selfish, rebellious sinner. What amazing love!

I rejoice in the miracles of modern technology which allowed me to share somewhat in the birth of a granddaughter on the other side of the world this week. What a gift!

I am thankful for Sarah Grace's safe arrival in the world and those who provided assistance at her birth. What a precious provision!

I am thankful for a Godly woman who is my son's wife and Sarah's mom and for her parents who brought her up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. God's ways are wonderful!

I am thankful for my son David who has his grandfather's gift of teaching and will need to use it in raising his daughter in the ways of the Lord. Your ways are righteous Lord!

I am thankful for my parents who gave me a Christian home in which to learn about love and forgiveness and the ways of the Lord. God, I have been blessed beyond measure!

I am thankful for a new day and the opportunity to gather with others who know Jesus and sing his praises. What a blessed opportunity!

Oh Lord, I am aware of your presence and your love and your grace but I know I have so much more to learn, teach me your ways, I pray. And receive my worship as I give it to the only one who is worthy.

Amen.