From today’s Scripture: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” —Ps 103:2

When I take my daily walk on our country lane, I like to thank God specifically for the many blessings of my life, including the trees, fields, and farm animals that I pass by. In times of trial, naming my blessings reminds me that God will take care of my concerns. And I have learned that nothing dispels a negative outlook or resentment better than an “attitude of gratitude.”

Life has also taught me not to take blessings for granted. I never used to thank God for good health…until I got seriously ill about a year ago. My spiritual blinders in this regard were removed by that experience. These days I thank God for my health and energy, and I offer them to him to do with what he will.

Let us pray: Father, may I never forget that all good gifts come from you. Thank you.

Today’s author is Polly Duncan Collum, former parish lay missioner and now director of Glenmary’s Commission for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation.

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