Thankful for all Good in my Life

“When I was in the seminary, finances were very tight for my teen-age daughter and me. Well, not just tight, we were practically starving, and my daughter was rightfully quite upset about our situation. But I told her to have faith, that God is so great, and will provide for us. And I would pray about it and have these heart-felt talks with God, saying, ‘Okay, God. I'm doing what you wanted. I’m doing what you asked of me, and I need you to come through for us.’ One day, a clerk from the local grocery store called and said we had just won a gift certificate for a hundred dollars of groceries. I was elated, and ran into the next room, shouting to my daughter, ‘You see? God has provided. God is so great!’ My daughter looked at me and deadpanned, ‘Great, nothing. I stood down there at that grocery store all afternoon filling out a hundred entry forms for their contest!’ We never know how blessings will come to us.” – Edwene Gaines
“Affirmative Prayer: Infinite Presence, I celebrate the spiritual greatness at the heart of all life and of my own being. I give thanks that the great Source of all good is providing all I need to feel whole and cared for. I accept the blessings of Infinite Love, coming from all directions. Thank you, Infinite Presence. Amen.” – Rev. Scott