G is for gratitude

G is for gratitude

by Joel Howard

A is for always providing for us

B is for buying our ransom with blood

C is for caring enough to obey 

Your Father who led you each step of the way

D is for daring to make an escape

Every time we constantly strayed

Forgive us O Lord for how we show disdain

When all that You do is to save us each day

G is for gratitude-

How faithful You are

How wonderfully God 

Do You watch over us!

I can't imagine this life without You

Just for the way, the way that You move

Keeping watch over the people you love

Loving the ones You created with love

M is for making a way in the dark

Never betraying, always hitting the mark

Over and over and over again

Proudly bestowing love on us again

Q is for questions You allow us to ask

Rarely impatient, righteous instead

So much so that You stoop below

To smile upon the lowest of low

U is for understanding that You offer to us

Vision You offer, as well as Your love

Watching our needs and providing for them

Over and over and over again

Extra grace along the way

Yes, and amen, God You make our path straight

Zion awaits each child You have named

Lead on, King eternal, come show us the way!

Lead on, Lord and Master, Your kingdom awaits

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Behind the scenes of "G is for gratitude":

In our spiritual walk with God, let us not forget gratitude.  It is the one place we can go time and time again, no matter what we are facing.  It is often the secret key that unlocks prayer when all we have is silence.  For me it has been the wide open space ahead when I feel stuck.  Today I returned to its discipline during my mundane and wrote for you a poem to help you along the way.  Enjoy your day!!  Joel Howard