Dear God

I am feeling especially grateful tonight. Somehow. 

Thank You for always being here for me - and that I am never alone even when I think I am.

Thank You for understanding me when nobody understands me - and even when I don't understand myself.

Thank You for listening to me even when I secretly think that You must be tired of my broken record of groans and moans - and thus, have abandoned me to the walls.

Thank You that I do not have to say clever things, doll myself up or be "interesting enough" to impress You... that I can be myself before You. You welcome me as I am. You are my rest and refuge in this world of constant pressures/temptations to be outstanding and impressive.

Thank You for surprising me, through the most random things, with the reassurance that You have remembered me. Let me remember You too. Throughout the day, wherever I go, in whatever I am doing... let my heart meditate on Your goodness.

Thank You for the sweet reminder today... that You have been calling me by my name just for Your heart's pleasure. I am sorry that I was so oblivious. You do love me. :')

Thank You for being my Father. Why should my heart be sad or desperate? You know what I need even before I cry out. Oh, if only I would remember this at all times!

Let me be like a weaned child with its mother - that I may be contented, calm and quiet before You.

In Jesus' name, amen.