Today’s thoughts are an exercise in randomness. I started a new discipline yesterday based upon a suggestion in a devotional I read. The writer says she keeps a journal in which she daily records ten things for which she is thankful for from the day before, and a prayer list. I’ve done something similar in the past, but not been consistent. I’m trying again with this format because I think it will keep in the forefront of my mind how very much I have to be thankful for. When we are bombarded daily with the idiocies of those in positions of power, we might think there is nothing about which we can thank God. But as believers we must not lose hope in our belief that He controls everything and nothing occurs that has not passed first before Him. With that assurance we can pause in our routines to acknowledge that a grateful heart is pleasing to Him. Recording in a journal is one way to do that.
My son’s customary acknowledgment of my leaving after I sing my song – “You Are My Sunshine”– and saying, “I love you, boo,” is an affirmative nod of his head. His response yesterday made my thanksgiving list today. In his garbled voice, he said clearly enough to surprise me, “I love you too, mom.” Mind you, if you’re not familiar with his efforts to voice you might not have picked up on it. But my constant, “Use your voice,” and his effort to do so have attuned my ear to the words he is attempting to speak. It was clear enough that I had him repeat what he said a little louder. He did his best and nodded his head affirmatively. Talk about joy! Talk about a reason to continue to trust God’s healing powers! Talk about an awesome God for whom nothing is impossible! Until He shows me otherwise, I will believe in Quentin’s complete restoration, transformation and a second chance at living a God-centered life. Alleluia!!
Love. Joy. Peace.