I just want to say it

That everything You touch, everything You make

Is my favorite 

All the flowering trees with teacup-shaped leaves and purple buds

I don’t know their names 

But this time each year they come back the same 

Just like Your faithfulness 

All the news is about how the world’s a mess 

I know it doesn’t surprise You

Surely the trees and new marriages and babies delight You

Even the old in their steadfastness 

And the generosity that happens  

I want to do good

But there’s darkness in me I can’t overcome    

Parts of me can’t grow even in the sun 

But I know You’re love is brighter 

And You’re always reaching out – all the time, everywhere 

Via my Golden retriever 

My husband, the best of friends 

In the ocean air 

Of all Your blessings, I’m a receiver 

Like the cattle on the hills and the fish in the sea

The birds in the sky 

You satisfy everything

All creation is celebrating 

Because of You 

And I’m just taking a minute to express some gratitude 

For these hands, my husband’s, four paws, and Your unfailing plan 

I’m lavished 

Your goodness has me ravished   

Thanks  ~