Scripture for meditation: Psalm 59:16-17
But as for me, I shall sing of Your strength;
Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning,
For You have been my stronghold
And a refuge in the day of my distress.
O my strength, I will sing praises to You;
For God is my stronghold, the God who shows me lovingkindness.
The Catechism of
the Catholic Church teaches us: 2638: As in the prayer of petition, every
event and need can become an offering of thanksgiving. The letters of St. Paul often
begin and end with thanksgiving, and the Lord Jesus is always present in it: “Give
thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for
you”; (1 Thessalonians 5:18) “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in
it with thanksgiving. (Colossians 4:2)
My thoughts: The
Catechism reminds us that every event in our lives can become an offering of
Thanksgiving, so why not thank God for the gift of life in you? God made you
and formed you in His image; you are His beloved Son or Daughter, put on the
earth in today’s world to do His work of bringing all His children into the glory
of right living and eventually into heaven. You are salt, light, and leaven,
meant to make a difference. You are beautiful, loved and needed. Thank God for
creating you, for having a dream for you, and for giving you at least one more
day to make that dream come true.
Prayer: Good
morning, Lord. Thank you for this beautiful day! Thank you for waking me up and
giving me another chance at life. Thank you for all the gifts you have given to
me. Help me find a way to use them today for your greater glory. May all those
who look upon me today see your grace, love and mercy, and may I spend my life
on earth doing good for others, and my life in eternity next to your side.
Amen. (Sandy Bertini)
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