Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:15-16
“Would that I could exhaust myself in acts of thanksgiving and gratitude towards this Divine Heart, for the great favor He shows us, in deigning to accept our help to make Him known, loved and honored; He reserves infinite blessings for all those who devote themselves to this work.”
Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690) in Saints’ Quotes: Holy Quotations for Purification of the Soul, Collection on Gratitude.
Today is the GTP board meeting. It happens in anticipation of the arrival of the regional facilitators and special guests from around the world. But I have much work to do today. There are funding needs and reports to finish, etc… but God is telling me this morning to be thankful.
He’s beckoning me to rest in His peace and exhaust myself in thanking Him in gratitude for the great things He has done and is doing. Perhaps you are like me? Or like Martha instead of Mary in the Scriptures? You wrestle to rest and celebrate when there is work to be done. This is my challenge often.
God help me. He’s telling me to pause. To exhaust myself in His goodness and love, His blessings and favor. For example to rejoice in the news media coverage of Palmful of Maize. View it here. So, with much to do today, I resolve to start my day by worshipping Him in gratitude. Join me.