Category: Giving Thanks & Praise to God

When my eyes open and I see
Everything the same as before I went to sleep
I say I’ve been granted another blessing
Of an uneventful night while resting
For when we sleep we don’t have a clue
Of our surroundings or of an emergency we may go through
And many dangers occurred around the city
But none touched me or family

So before my mind gets filled with stuff to do
Or I turn on the morning news
Lord, I take a few minutes to meditate
And give you thanks
For the uneventful night of serenity
Thanks for providing the security.

Scripture reference: Lamentations 3:22-23
Background
Lamentations 3:22-23 says “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning..” This resonates with me when I wake up in the morning and see everything is the same as it was when I went to sleep. And if I was not awakened by any fire, or crime or trip to the emergency room for anyone, then I consider that a new mercy. I used to think of how boring it was that every night/day is the same. But now I realize what a blessing it is. So in the morning I thank the Lord for His protection through the night while most of us sleep.

When the time is quiet and thoughts are few
Let my mind reflect on You
Not just on who You are
But on all the great things You do

Your word instructs us to be holy
I can strive, but that’s too much for me
So, I focus on how else like You I can be
Kind, respectful, generous, helpful are achievable things
Though my human frailties prevent perfection
To a limited extent I can be a reflection.

Scripture reference – 1Peter 1:16

Well, the results were far worse than I was expecting
Major action is needed immediately
Or other negative things will start happening
It’s going to be a long hard road to improving
But I can’t sit here and start worrying
I feel like fighting, got a new boost of energy
Lord, thanks for determination to beat this thing

Years ago, I beat this problem before
And thought it was still under control
So not using my best judgement
I did things that I shouldn’t have
And let the effects go unchecked
A decision I regret,
So, thanks for determination to get it correct

I’m determined to get back the old me
Or at least an improvement of what’s currently
Thank you Lord for leading me to think on a new strategy
Getting my chart ready
Going track my progress daily
Starting tomorrow bright and early
As I can do all thing through Christ that strengthens me.

Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:13
Background

I thought I had beat this problem for good. But it has sneaked up on me again and this time it is worse than before. Granted my habits of not keeping it in check contributed to it coming back. But I am more determined than ever to get back in good condition. One of the things that keep me going is knowing that I conquered this problem before. I’m very motivated to win again. It’s harder now because I’m much older but I got to still believe I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.