Throughout the Advent season, as I begin my day, I have been reading various Psalms. The Psalms are so beautiful – a collection of prayers and exultations and lamentations for literally every life circumstance we encounter.

Today, with Christmas days aways, I felt inspired to write my own prayer of thanks:

You Are, Lord

You are the Love, Lord, that burns deeply in my heart.

You are the Longing, Lord, that I cannot voice but is ever present within my being.

You are the Song, Lord, that is ever on my lips and waiting to be shared.

You are the Desire, Lord, that compels me to act with more courage and humility.

You are the Hope, Lord, that never leaves me, strengthening my faith in the Father.

You are the Grace, Lord, that lifts me from shame so that I may try again.

You are the Breath, Lord, that offers me the gift of choosing eternal life with You.

You are the Peace, Lord, that settles within my heart when I realize all is not lost.

You are the Splinter in my Eye, Lord, that helps me to see the goodness in others.

You are the Laughter, Lord, that dances over the leaves and echoes within my ears.

You are the Joy, Lord, that fills my heart to bursting.

You are the Solace, Lord, that lifts me up when plans crash around me.

You are the Fortress, Lord, that I run to in times of need and danger.

You are the Promise, Lord, that transforms and gives purpose to my life.

You are the Wonder, Lord, that I cannot explain and from whose gaze I will not turn.

You are the Glory, Lord, that brings me to my knees in adoration and expectation.

You are the Savior, Lord, who reveals the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

You are my Everything, Lord Jesus, the Perfect Love that reaches to the Heavens.

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