Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
This begins a very well known Psalm. We are told to come to God with praise and thanksgiving. We should sing and worship, because God's goodness endures forever.
I'm singing the praise song in my head. I could use a little joy. It was a rough night, one with little sleep. Now I am tired, but we have to leave our home for 2 weeks. I'm worried about Mother, and I hate to leave the dogs, all at the same time. I know that I have many blessings, but I am not feeling so joyful.
Prayer: Lord. help me to find the resources I need for these next few days of travel and to make good decisions regarding Mother. I'm alone in that, and we need Your guidance. Make Your will clear to us.
Amen
That would be the last time I would visit Mother. She was depressed over the loss of her last remaining sibling, and it was a difficult time. Now she has gone home to her Lord and Savior. It took a while for me to escape the grief and find joy again. Sitting in the sunroom here at the Welsh beach house, life is good.
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