We are back from our lake vacation and started right in with a service on my car this morning. It was supposed to be oil change and tire rotation, but ... the front brakes were worn. Gotta have brakes, right? I was reminded on my way to the dealership in Rogers that the traffic on I49 requires a well-maintained car, plus it was raining heavily. It is harder to find God in this kind of environment than at the lake, but I have much to be thankful for nonetheless.
Lord God, thank you that we are safely home from taking the car north for repairs. It's not that you keep me safe and visit accidents on other people. But I do feel the Holy Spirit helping me to stay focused and calm when the traffic is heavy and the weather a challenge. Thank you for our faithful friend, Marilyn, who came by to care for the dog when we got delayed. And thank you that we have agreed to be cautious with money so we can pay for most unexpected expenses as they come up. There are always reasons to be thankful during an ordinary day in an ordinary life.
Amen
As you look back on this day so far, can you nurture gratitude in your heart?
I was definitely feeling gratitude last night after driving to Ruston and back in the pouring rain! Glad you're home safely.
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