"When the waters lie covered as though with stone ..." - Job 38:30 

Earlier this year, Lake Erie was pretty frozen. "Pretty" indeed with glistening chunks of ice replacing shimmering waves rolling upon the shore. Although a magnificent sight, the downside was that it prohibited  fish from seeking food, divers from searching for objects, and boats from traversing the waters. 

We can sometimes take on the looks of this Great Lake by becoming cold and frozen. We see nothing but the downside of life's events. We lock into our self, paralyzed with fear over a past mistake, a frustrating situation, or a worrisome future. Frozen in our thoughts and actions, we see no way out with no path or plan to enlighten us. 

Let us never forget to turn to God. The sun will shine. The ice will melt. The waters of life will flow again. 

Heavenly Father, you make all things anew in your Spirit. Break through our frozen covers and shine Your light in our heart and mind. Amen. 

TAGS: Prayer, Reflection

For all You have given me, 
My God, I thank You. 
 
For all You have withheld, 
My God, I thank You. 
 
For all You have withdrawn, 
My God, I thank You. 
 
For all You have permitted, 
My God, I thank You. 
 
For all You have prevented, 
My God, I thank You. 
 
For all the sincere friends You have given me, 
My God, I thank You. 
 
For all You have forgiven me, 
My God, I thank You. 
 
For all You have prepared for me, 
My God, I thank You. 
 
For the death You have chosen for me, 
My God, I thank You. 
 
For the place You are keeping for me in Heaven, 
My God, I thank You. 
 
For having created me to love You for eternity, 
My God, I thank You. 
 
My God, I thank You for all things. 
And may I live and die thanking You. Amen. 
 
SOURCE: https://www.lincolndiocese.org/op-ed/messages-of-hope/12945-a-litany-of-thanksgiving 
 
TAGS: Prayer