The Bible tells us that whenever we come before God, whatever our purpose or prayer request, we are always to come with a thankful heart.
From Proverbs 15:29: “The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.”
Summer sunrise lights up the vast Montana prairie
Fields of grain smelling like sweetest confectionery
Farmers and ranchers always start up their days early
Full and hearty breakfast, making any man feel burly
This morning’s itinerary calls for baling hay
Alfalfa windrows cannot wait around all day
With tractor pulling an old baler, creating perfect bales
Gentle morning breeze fills out the air like a ship’s sails
Midday arrives, there’s time for a quick, tasty bite
Wife packs dinner with her usual special delights
Afternoon heat and wind suspend all baling for now
Starting up the swather, cutting hay as time allows
Thinking about next week, wheat looking to ripen by then
Combine stands ready and dependable, just like Big Ben
About an hour before sundown, pick-up truck returns home
Just enough daylight to check a few cows where they roam
Supper bell will be ringing soon, so need to finish now
Washing up, sitting down with wife, enjoy hearty chow
Praying together, evening transcends with the setting sun
Thankful for the Lord’s help with another day’s work done
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Prior to the arrival of Thanksgiving, a nearby church sign reminds all of us with a provocative message, but it can certainly be applied to any given day.
Will you be thankful . . . or just full?
From Psalm 136:1: “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, and His steadfast love endures forever.”
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