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Saturday, June 11, 2011

gratitude

We have only had a few minutes of rain here and there in the last 3-4 months. Combined with the very hot temperatures we have been having makes for drought like conditions. Of course, we and many others are praying for rain. Tonight, when I was thinking about watering my flowers again, this song by Nichole Nordeman came to mind. It always reminds me of what my response should be....in times of abundance or in times of need.( I tried to post a video from You Tube, but alas, I failed. :-( (If you want to hear her sing it beautifully, go there...there are several videos to choose from.) But, if you are happy just to read the words, here you are:

Gratitude

Send some rain, would You send some rain?
'Cause the earth is dry and needs to drink again
And the sun is high and we are sinking in the shade
Would You send a cloud, thunder long and loud?
Let the sky grow black and send some mercy down
Surely You can see that we are thirsty and afraid
But maybe not, not today
Maybe You'll provide in other ways
And if that's the case ...

We'll give thanks to You with gratitude

For lessons learned in how to thirst for You
How to bless the very sun that warms our face
If You never send us rain

Daily bread, give us daily bread

Bless our bodies, keep our children fed
Fill our cups, then fill them up again tonight
Wrap us up and warm us through
Tucked away beneath our sturdy roofs
Let us slumber safe from danger's view this time
Or maybe not, not today
Maybe You'll provide in other ways
And if that's the case ...

We'll give thanks to You with gratitude

A lesson learned to hunger after You
That a starry sky offers a better view
If no roof is overhead
And if we never taste that bread

Oh, the differences that often are between

Everything we want and what we really need

So grant us peace, Jesus, grant us peace

Move our hearts to hear a single beat
Between alibis and enemies tonight
Or maybe not, not today
Peace might be another world away
And if that's the case ...

We'll give thanks to You with gratitude

For lessons learned in how to trust in You
That we are blessed beyond what we could ever dream
In abundance or in need
And if You never grant us peace ...

But, Jesus, would You please ...


3 comments :

  1. I think it is something we always need to practice is gratitude. Being thankful for what is given and even thankful for the not givens. Think of some prayers you prayed at 16 and are so happy God said no. :)
    I hope you have a peaceful Sunday.

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  2. I saw Nichole Nordeman at a Women of Faith conference a few years ago. She is wonderful and her songs are so beautiful, right from the heart!

    Blessings, Debbie

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  3. Beautiful song...thanks for posting it. I love this line -
    "Oh, the differences that often are between
    Everything we want and what we really need..."

    Have a joy-filled day!

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