The longer comments were last week. I really hope you don’t read this until the end of the day. Dishes are washed and left overs, if any, are put away. Your feet are propped up and if all is just right, an almost asleep child is curled on your lap. Someone exhales and says quietly, “Now that was just right. “
I want to tell one story and then just list thankful verses that are a scatter shot. Several years ago I became part of a third Sunday night church supper group. The age ranges from the forties with teenagers to me who had taught some of them as first graders. Last Sunday 17 of us,I think, met for supper in a members’ yard. The weather was just right. Visiting rambles as we eat and at a winding down point we have prayer requests, a wise comment, say goodnight and move on. It was a good time to be thankful and we were comfortable to be specific: I had a driver which is become more of a necessity, a teacher in HISD had been transferred to a better position, one couple was flying out the next day to visit an in-law part of the family. As we wound down someone said, “Do you remember Sunday nights when we used to hold hands across the aisle and sing, “Grace to you. ?” A choir member started and all joined it. Quietly we moved through about four choruses. Then someone said, “What are some thankful verses.”
Maybe stop right there and wrap up with yours. They have their beginning in scripture. Most importantly they have a home in our hearts. “Give thanks unto the Lord for he is good’ his love endures forever.” “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. And be thankful.” “I always thank my God for you.” Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances.” “With my song I give thanks to him.” We hugged and patted and went our way to the perfect wrap-up of the day,
I will both lay me down in peace and sleep, for Thou, Lord, only makes me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8
Let Me Tell Ya 