I’ve Still Got A Reason To Praise

This was the title to a song our church sang this past Sunday, and I’ve been reflecting on it ever since.

I’ve had my share of drama in the last few years, and by all accounts, I should be infirm, with as high as my blood pressure has gotten. I’m doing something about that right now, but this post is not about that.

Well, perhaps it is.

I tend to let things get to me, tend to get caught up in not just my moments, but it seems as if I’m getting caught up in everyone else’s too.

If I cut out the obvious (Politics), the economy, gender wars, the alphabet people and agencies, and present and impending natural disasters, what am I left with?

If I concentrate all my energy to support and advocate for my family and friends, take care of my Hubbin, home and hearth, and finally me, that’s enough, I think. Yes, that may be seen as sticking my head in the sand, but I’m okay with that.

So I’ll pray for all of the ones listed above, hope and pray for peace for and be attentive to the ones who really matter to me, and then I can concentrate more on giving thanks to the One who sees and guides me. I do have a reason to praise.

Thank you, Lord!