Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for this minute. By the time I’ve finished writing this letter, many more minutes will have passed. Each minute that ticks by reflects your patience, your sovereignty and your work in my life.
I’ll never know (unless You choose to reveal it to me, when I’ll meet You face-to-face) what tragedies You’ve withheld for my sake in the minutes I’ve already lived. Likewise, I have no idea what the next minutes will hold. But right now, I want to thank You for every minute, including the minutes You still have planned for me this new year—minutes that will allow me another chance to learn from my mistakes. And (with Your help), to do better the next minute by correcting and making right a poor choice, an unkind word, or a sloppily-done project.
Thank You, also, for each minute in which I wait for You to send another creative thought and opportunity my way. Another minute to live the life You have customized just for me. And, Lord, I’m tremendously thankful each time Your mercy, love, and wisdom get me through difficult and disappointing moments. Without You watching over me minute-by-minute, I’d be hopelessly lost. And hopelessly, hopeless.
You are a powerful and sovereign God, yet you remain a devoted Father. You are more than wonderful. Thank You for all You are to me, every minute of every day.
Your grateful daughter,
Sheryl
Sheryl H. Boldt is the author of the blog www.TodayCanBe Different.net. Contact her via: [email protected]
