Thankful

There is simply no way to witness the birth of your first grandchild and not be affected. I really didn't know what to expect from the experience since this was my first. In many ways I found it affected me more than the birth of my children, probably because I didn't have much time to reflect as a new mom. I found myself overcome with emotion at God's goodness and ridiculous love to bless us with a beautiful baby granddaughter. The fact that He has chosen this as one way to show us a glimpse of how He feels about us was such a good idea. Since He is perfect, His love is perfect so I cannot ever really grasp how much He loves me.

As much as I would like to sit in adoration of my new granddaughter,  I feel compelled to find a way to show my thanksgiving. More comfortable in doing, surely there is something I can do or give Him. Then I start to think,what can I give someone who has everything? literally! I found my answer in Psalm 100.

Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing. Know that the LORD Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His Name. For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting and His faithfulness to all generations.

Amen.