Sunday, September 23, 2012

Lord, We Thank You


Lord, on this Sunday in autumn,
We thank You for abundance.

For crisp, sun-splashed autumn days
And cool, welcome nights.

For refreshing sleep
And then, sunshine in the morning.

We thank you for your kindness
And never ending love.

For every good thing You have created,
From the gorgeous colored leaves to bright, orange pumpkins.

 For all the wonderful fruits and vegetables
Grown by farmers and provided, so generously, to us.




For apples to be made into cinnamon-spiced sauce
And for lemons and limes to slice into cool water. 


Often, we take your gifts for granted
Never giving them much thought.


 But on this Sunday in autumn, Lord,
We thank You with all of our hearts.

WHAT ABUNDANT GIFTS HAVE YOU MOST RECENTLY RECEIVED?

14 comments:

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  2. Susan what a lovely prayer of gratitude. Have a great day grandma.

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  3. Hi Everybody! Welcome to Nela, this blog's 325th Follower! Her blog is Blog by Nela and she is in Spain!

    Bienvenidos, Nela. So happy you decided to follow Writing Straight from the Heart!

    Hope each of you has a really wonderful Sunday! Have FUN! Hugs to all, Susan

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  4. I thank thee of Lord for this beautiful day and all the things you mentioned. Amen.

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  5. You are off to wonderful start this Sunday...enjoy your day.

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  6. A big AMEN to your very lovely prayer Susan. I just read it on this Sunday morning.
    You are a blessing to me.
    Love,
    Linda

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  7. And thank you for new life! And little replica's of Grandma Susan!

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  8. Enjoyed reading your post today and your photos. I am thankful for the cooler weather that is coming.

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  9. We are so very blessed, Susan! All around are signs of God's abundance for us.

    This is a lovely post. Thank you for giving us this moment of meditation.

    xo Nellie

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  10. Hi Susan,

    Just beautiful! We have so much to be thankful for. Loved your photos of the gourds and apples.

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  11. Hi Susan -

    Amen!

    I've been blessed with answers to questions, encouraging friends, sweet sleep with no pain, and financial provision.

    Enjoy your Sunday,
    Susan :)

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  12. Beautiful fall pictures and prayer of gratitude!

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  13. Every day is a day of gratitude. I wake up each morning with a prayer on my lips..thank you God for health and happiness, family and friends and all that you provide for us. xo Di

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  14. I join in with Susan the gratitude of our blessings.

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