Notices

Forgive me for focusing so much on the work of
living that I forget to celebrate the wonder and joy.
You have made the life experience complex and
overflowing with goodness. Help me grab hold of
the mystery and the delight of being alive.

God, nudge me when I have a chance to extend
friendship to another. Open my eyes to the times
when others are reaching out to me. I want to see
each person just as you do. Help me sense their heart
needs so tat I can respond with kindness and thoughtfulness.

Thank you for the gift of laughter. When it
comes along, I am reminded of the simplicity
of pure happiness. Show me how I can go
beyond occasional moments of lightness
to an ongoing, ever-flowing sense of joy and peace.

I have told you this so that my joy may be in
you and that your joy may be complete. John 15:11

Take me to your heart, God. I want to just
be in your presence so that I can know you better.
My wants tend to lead me back to myself. My
needs direct me back to you, my Creator. Only
you truly know what I need to carry on.