The Display of His Splendor

Isaiah 61:3 says:

". . . and provide for those who grieve in Zion
to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor."

O Lord, I believe You planted us
and You will provide
beauty,
gladness,
and praise.
Through Your provision, O Lord,
we will be called oaks of righteousness.
And because You planted us
we will display Your splendor.

O Lord, I choose to believe this today.

Day 18 - gifts from God:
1.  going on a date
2.  lemon drops
3.  an anniversary card from friends going before us
4.  Ann's sweet message on the answering machine on behalf of our church family
5.  dear Holly who loves with Your love
6.  getting a haircut
7.  "I will not allow this tragedy to be the defining moment of our lives"
8.  folks coming time and again to have lunch with us
9.  Margaret's pretty gold shoes on pretty Margaret
10.  Suzie calling today offering us her Highlands home for a week
       - such an anniversary gift!

I commit today to pray.

With gratitude,
Sally