gratitude

My heart is full Lord, even when I am not following You as I should be, You lift me up and out and graciously bless me with Your mercies.  What makes You sad, makes me sad Lord--how I long to live for You, a life that is beautiful and glorifying to You, obedient to You, and in alignment with Your will and Your purposes, Lord.

Thank you for aligning his heart with Yours, Lord, thank you for giving him a heart that longs for the same things I do, even when I am too weak to voice my thoughts.  Thank you for a man who acts in accordance with his heart, who puts no delay to what is good and of You, thank you for a man who loves You.  How beautifully wonderful You have sewn together a heart that encourages mine not to fear, but to be bold for You and Your truth and goodness.  May there be a day that You have blessed that joins our hearts together as one, may we love and serve You with our hearts and lives, may you be glorified and Your name be praised.  Lord, You are faithful and Your goodness abounds, what a precious gift You have brought me, thank you for this peace I have, seeing You so readily in this man.  Lord, I am in awe of and humbled by Your power and thankful for the gifts of love and mercy You have blessed me with.