Tonic of Thanksgiving
Jul23 by justhappeneduponthis
Would I just give thanks
When the hurt persists
When the nagging nuisance
Hangs around.
I would muster images
Of good fortune
Of scores of favours
God-sent.
Family, fitness,
Travel, training,
Friends who bring a smile,
Healings, challenge met.
Breathtaking sights, sounds,
Silence of blessed reflection,
Laughter shared.
Shelter when storms pass through.
But here’s the rub.
A little voice intrudes
Hinting I don’t deserve this
And that God is busy elsewhere.
Jul23 by justhappeneduponthis

Would I just give thanks
When the hurt persists
When the nagging nuisance
Hangs around.
I would muster images
Of good fortune
Of scores of favours
God-sent.
Family, fitness,
Travel, training,
Friends who bring a smile,
Healings, challenge met.
Breathtaking sights, sounds,
Silence of blessed reflection,
Laughter shared.
Shelter when storms pass through.
But here’s the rub.
A little voice intrudes
Hinting I don’t deserve this
And that God is busy elsewhere.