PRAYER TO THRIVE

There’s something about being out in nature that renews us.  It can be the freshness of the air, the sound of the water, the warm sunshine.  Most of all for me it is the quiet and it is in the quiet places that we can best hear the voice of our Loving Heavenly Father.

I’ll include some scenes from a lovely walking place near where I live.  It’s Deer Lake Park for those who live locally.

Heavenly Father, You arrived at today before we got here and prepared everything we will need.  You satisfy the deepest needs in our lives today with your words of truth and blessing.  Open our ears to hear what You are saying so we can experience the wonderful day you promise and not just survive but thrive.

We're in this together with You and with one another.  Help us to trust Your generous heart to provide for all that we need today.    Help us to look beyond ourselves and to take every opportunity today to bless others.

Help us to live in gratitude for all that we have and not be caught up in the fear of what we may not have tomorrow.  You promise abundance as we put You and Your kingdom first.  It may come in a different form than we expect or from an unexpected source but we can trust You to be there for us through whatever we face.

Just for today we will be joyful, optimistic, and grateful.  We'll take time to notice the gifts in us, in others, in our surroundings, and let the rest go.

Thank You God for a life with You that is stable and sure no matter what.  You are with us.  We don't face our problems alone.  Together with You, any difficulty can be worked out and overcome.  Amen