Grateful

A song inspired by this week of Thanksgiving and by the book One Thousand Gifts written by 

Ann Voskamp:

I’m grateful for the gentle rain 

That falls to earth from Heaven’s hand

And satisfies this dry and weary land 

I’m thankful for the peaceful winds 

That whisper in the trees above

And echo softly tender words of love

Oh my God…….so grateful for Your love

I’m grateful for my family

Who fill my life with joyful song

Make me laugh, still love me when I’m wrong

I’m thankful for such faithful friends 

Who stand by me through every trial

Share my burden and walk the extra mile 

Oh my God…….so grateful for Your love

I’m grateful for these painful wounds

That pierced my soul and humbled me

Caused my heart to dwell in love and mercy 

I’m thankful for the silent tears

The sleepless nights I cried alone

The hunger deep inside that led me home

Oh my God…….so grateful for Your love

Oh my King…….so grateful for Your love

I’m grateful for the sun-swept skies

That illuminates with clouds of fire

Filling me with wonder and desire

I’m thankful for Your quiet ways 

that still my heart with unseen grace

Calling me to live in Your embrace 

Oh my God…….so grateful for Your love

Oh my King…….so grateful for Your love

Open my eyes, let my heart see

Your loving-kindness all around me 

Oh my God…….so grateful for Your love

(Copyright 2011 Karen J Stevenson)