I find my heart full of quiet gratitude today.
There IS a place for noisy praise! For Loudly extolling the good things that God has done. For singing in animation with mouth wide open and lungs fully utilized!
Yesterday in church I experienced that. How inspiring and exhilerating.
But today it is quiet gratitude that fills my heart and mind.
...The softness of my lovers hand
...The whisper of my kitty's purr
...The warmth of the water in the shower.
...The tears of happy longing as I see my little grandson dedicated to God.
...The confidence of knowing that I can comfort others in my work as a nurse.
...The hope of healing love.
...The peace of God's Salvation making me OK.
...The rain that is nourishing the earth for spring.
...The expectations of the holidays!
This quiet gratitude that bears me up when depression threatens, prepares the way for sharing joy in louder and more pronounced tones! It is like a tiny fountain that is bubbling up and soon will break the surface tension of my life and fling itself into the air reflecting all the lights, dancing to the music, and sharing its cooling mist with all the watching crowds.
But for now I sit in warm pj's, my fingers on computer keys and feel the quietness.
Thanksgiving came early this year!
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