Blessed

It always amazes me at how tired you can get doing absolutely nothing.

I don't have a lot to say tonight.

No frilly pictures.

No catchy phrases.

Just that I am blessed.

Blessed beyond so much more than I ever deserved.

"I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.

Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.

One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.

I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.

And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts:  and I will declare thy greatness.

They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall

sing of thy righteousness.

The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.

The LORD is good to all; and his tender mercies are over all his works.

All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.

They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power.

To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty

of his kingdom.

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The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him:  he also will hear their cry,

and will save them.

The LORD preserveth all them that love him:  but all the wicked will he destroy.

My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD:  and let all flesh

bless his holy name for ever and ever.

~~Psalm 145: 1-12; 17-21~~

Dear Lord,

If I started right now, and prayed without stopping until I draw my last breath, it would not be enought to praise you for all of your many blessings.  The ups and downs, the tears and laughter, the friends and foes, promises kept and promises broken. . .all have been blessings to me in some form or fashion.

I am not worthy, LORD, but you make me worthy.

Thank you for loving me, LORD.

Thank you for sending your Son to die just for me.

Amen.