"Thou who has given so much to me,
give one thing more: a grateful heart."
~ George Herbert
Sure would be nice if someone would say 'thank you'. I grumbled to myself, irritated that no one seemed to appreciate a single thing I did.
It's what happens when the things you do are freely given. I continued the woe-is-me pitiful conversation with myself. Their lack of gratitude makes me not want to give them one more thing - ever again.
Pitiful, pitiful, pitiful.
"I know how you feel." The Lord's whisper pierced my heart as I began to recall a multitude of gifts and blessings from His very hand - freely given grace and mercy gifts I'd failed to acknowledge or appreciate.
My cheeks blushed with shame. It's a wonder that He's given me one more thing - ever again.
Give me one thing more, Lord, I begged - please give me a grateful heart.
Photos: the sun hanging low over sugarcane fields and reflecting at sunset on the hood of the car as I drove east to west down rural highways a few weeks ago.
7 comments:
I love Herbert. Thank you for this beautiful lesson this morning! Vulnerable! www.livewithflair.blogspot.com
How is it that we have such short term memory... we forget all His blessings... each sunrise, each petal, each breath of fresh air, each drop of rain. Thank you for a wonderful and thought provoking morning lesson.
God gives so many blessings,as I have found out,especially during this hard time in my life.
Blessings,Ruth
So wise and insightful. Amen to your prayer. It's mine as well.
Love, Jeanne
My conversation goes, "Lord, you never tire of hearing me call your name. Please give me the patience I need to hear mine called again." So thankful for His enduring love.
{{{hugs}}} You gave me chills, my friend. :-)
Good lesson Pat! I needed that tonight!
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