Praise God Today

I began shoveling this morning at 2AM. Although my home sits at the top of our street, there is that small incline that makes my little Kia whine until we reach the summit. What forecaster said was a 4-8" storm sure looked like 8 inches already in my driveway and its still coming down hard as I type this. I shovel until I get some of the street clear in front of my house so I can get traction for my running start on that little hill. We prevail and get to my regular stop at the convenience store to pick up my coffee and a gallon of washer fluid just in case I may need it later. Only then do I realize that my wallet is sitting on the china cabinet in our living room.

I won't be going down my street again for another challenge, so I park at the top of the intersection and walk about 100 yards to retrieve the wallet. Back to the car and back on the trail, I begin the normal 30 minute drive to my workplace in the city. Thanks to construction on highway 40/64 that is half way through its two year progress, that is now 45 minutes. This morning it will be much longer. But now, with God's protection and a portion of patience, I am safe at work.

I know its just some minor inconveniences. The little things that irritate us now and then. The problems that have aggravated me this morning are nothing compared to what He has done for me. The depths of life that He has pulled me from are far greater than the annoyance I suffered this morning. He deserves my praise. I can't thank Him enough for His mercy to me and for His ever suffering grace. I wish I didn't have this weakness, this human nature of forgetfulness; constantly concentrating on the me and not Him. Forgive me, Lord. Today is the day that you have made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. I just simply praise you today.