Count and Recount the Gracious Deeds of the Lord – Lectio Divina

By

www.healthyspirituality.org

I will recount the gracious deeds of the Lord, the praiseworthy acts of the Lord.

Isaiah 63: 7a

 

Count your blessings.

I hear that over and over again, Lord.

But I so often fail to recount the merciful gifts from you.

I ignore the days I walk without pain.

The breaths I take without difficulty.

The sleep I enjoy under your protective watch.

The simple movements of my fingers on this keyboard.

The whooshing sound of the flock of sparrows by the feeder outside of my office.

The sun brightly shining in winter and white vapor of my breath as I whistle in the cool air.

The smell of coffee on my desk in a familiar mug.

The mixture of tastes in my breakfast of pineapple, melon and strawberries.

The goodbye kiss of my hubby and the giggles of my grandkids.

So many tiny incidences that transmit love from your heart into mine.

You are present in every sound, smell, sight and moment.

You are there in every second and you seep into the cells of my memory.

Just you being here is an immeasurable blessing.

Thank you Lord, for your gracious deeds.

 

Share this post:

Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Comments

  1. Laura Boggess says

    Beautiful, Jean. Lectio is so powerful for me too. And I love this new picture of you posted in the upper right! What a beautiful smile you have, friend. I’m sending a hug to enfold you :). Happy New Year, Beloved.

    • blankJean Wise says

      Thanks Laura, always good to be reminded to count our blessings and not our problems.
      and thanks for noticing the new head shot. was one of my goals this year and losing weight I wanted to have a newer one to keep me going on my weight loss. Happy New year to you too.

    • blankJean Wise says

      just visited your blog too. I thought that scripture was a great reminder. I do the children’s sermon and used that also to help them remember to recount their blessings. May you have a wonderful 2014.