Being Thankful
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.
~ PSALM 118:1, 24 (NLT)
Iam so glad to see the light each day and rejoice that our Lord has given me another day. I have COPD, but because of my love of the Lord, I refuse to sit in a chair and say, “Oh, poor me.” There is so much more to do, and I am thankful for each day to do more. He helps me keep going, and I am so happy.
There are friends and church family to check on; I am not good at this, but I can send cards and make calls. The Lord has blessed me with so many things I love to do. I love to cross stitch, and I love to knit for the church and my family. I love to sew, be it mending, crafts, toys for my grandkitties (yes, cats), or doll clothes for my great granddaughter. Of course I do take a little time to cook, which I enjoy, and clean (not my best talent). And let us not forget time to read the Bible and do devotions.
On top of this, I now have exercises I must do and also meds in the nebulizer. This all takes time. How in the world can anyone be bored when there are so many choices and so much to do? Is this not a reason to give thanks and praise?
I am also so thankful for the love which is shown to me by my church family, friends, and my family — they all make my world go around. Many of you think it’s nothing, but there are those who drive me, open doors for me, take me to doctor appointments, run my errands, and even just share a smile. Every one of these things is a huge help to me. God has put all these folks in my life, and how can I not praise and rejoice and be happy?
What a JOY to share each day with our Lord who loved us so much He gave His life for you and me.
May we give thanks and rejoice each day for all the Lord has given each of us. I am so unworthy, Lord, but I praise you and thank you.
JANE PAPE, PITMAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
In memory of Jane Pape, who died December 13, 2018. Jane had written this for the 2016 Lenten devotional.