Day 282 All Things

October 16, 2015
Day 282

This morning I was allowed to wake up.
I am not able to do that on my own,
the air must provide oxygen.
I will not take this for granted.

This morning I am given new mercies.
The way in which I did or did not handle
something yesterday is behind me.
I will not take this for granted.

This morning I am able to dive
into an ancient text
that has stood the test of time.
I am able to meditate on truths
that bring more clarity
and life rather than confusion and irritation.
I will not take this for granted.

This morning gravity is still in operation
and my feet will hit the floor
to travel where I want to go.
I will not take this for granted.

This morning I will go to the sink and
from the faucet will get myself a cup of water.
I will not take this for granted.

This morning I will have food.
I will not take this for granted.

This morning our family is able to work
on our very own project - Twin Valley Coffee.
I will not take this for granted.

This morning my daughter,
her husband, their son
and unborn daughter will wake up
to a new day just five miles down the road.
I have hopes of seeing them.
I will not take this for granted.

This morning I will be able to watch,
as I walk by the roasting area,
my older son roasting coffee.
He is a vibrant part of the family buisness.
I will not take this for granted.

Last night my son came home from
a bonfire with friends.
I will not take this for granted.

My younger son is feeling better.
I will not take this for granted.

Terri Stroud Leamer Photography

My Nicky Sue has completed
an ambitious project. I will not
take this for granted.

My daughter has planned
another Lawn party.
I will not take this for granted.

This morning I know that my children
lived through another day. Today they are given
a chance to wake up into this day.

Nicole Photography

I will not take this for granted.

This morning I was able to put on clean clothing.
I have a washer and dryer in my own home.
I will not take this for granted.

This morning I am able to write on my laptop.
I will not take this for granted.

This morning I am able to see as I type these
words. I am able to hear the
traffic outside my window.
I am able to smell the coffee roasting.
I will not take this for granted.

Hayley Photography

God has given me great and wonderful things.
My wealth is beyond what I can hold.
No one can steal it from me.
It does not get dusty, rusty or moldy.
But instead grows and grows as my
relationships continue to grow under
God's grace.

This morning I am able to hug a man,
my husband who has loved me sweetly.
I will not take this for granted.

This morning I am redeemed.
I have been set free. I am a new creation in Christ.
This I will not take for granted.

I will now have my cup of coffee...oh the simple
joys of life.