The Only Logical Response~

Greetings~

This past Christmas I received a hand-written card from one of my mom’s friends from the 1960s.  She is a kind and sweet soul who has kept in touch with me all these years out of love for my mom who was a great friend to her when she really needed it.

She is always so loving and gracious in her words, and I can tell she really values and appreciates our relationship.

The only logical response would be to write back and express thanks, otherwise it would rude. 

This applies to prayer as well.

God’s mighty Word is there to constantly remind us that we are loved, protected, provided for, have an eternal home waiting, have access to amazing things like peace that flows like a river, joy unspeakable, and hope everlasting.  And the way we say thank You – the way we demonstrate our appreciation – the way we plug into all these manifold blessings – is through prayer.  Prayer is our verbal thank You note.

PRAYER: (Paraphrased from Psalm 16 Living Bible Translation)

Dear Lord, we bless You because you guide us and show us the way.  We are always thinking of You, and because You are near, we never need to stumble or fall.  Our hearts, bodies, and souls rejoice because You have let us experience the good things in life and have given us the joy of Your presence and the pleasures of living with You forever. We are eternally grateful, in Jesus’ name, AMEN~