For goodness...

There's so much struggle I see going on, that I cannot wait for Jesus to come back and for everything to be reset to beauty and goodness. But in the meantime, I'm grateful -

For all the things that make my soul sing...

For tiny twittering birds that visit my garden

Colours of green and gold and cloud-studded blue

For sweet puppies with their joyful snuggles

The promising allure of orchids to find

For music that swells my heart with goodness

Artistic brilliance that I get to admire

For family and friends and the glow of memories

And sweet little grandson cuddles

For the ability to enjoy wonderful taste moments

The warmth of a coffee mug wrapped in my hands

For the healing heat of shower flow

And a bed that nestles my day-weary body

For rainbows and waterfalls and long golden beaches

And travel logs that call to my heart to see more

But mostly for a God who calls me his

And loves me with a love I've never known

He's made all the good that I see in this world

And promised to never leave me alone

So despite the hurt that I sense far and near

That I'm longing for him to put right

I am still so very grateful for all that is good

And beautiful, here in my life. ❤️