Thankful

Autumn is when my mind dwells on thankfulness, not because the United States formally celebrates Thanksgiving in November, but because the beauty of autumn stirs my soul. The bold reds and yellows mixed with the fading green, the variety of flavors from autumn fruits and vegetables, the relief from the summer heat, the simple beauty of migrating birds... they all remind me to thank the Maker. I walk down our street or glance out the window and I am filled with awe.

I was going to wait until Thanksgiving to post this, but there really is no need, when everyday is, in fact, a day of thanksgiving. It is my newest song, and I apologize again that you cannot hear the melody, but I haven't found a way to put audio on my blog, and I'm not ready to record myself on youtube.


The trees on fire with the season's change

A chill is in the air

We grab coats and scarves to wear

The morning fog smells of autumn rain

The darkness lingers longer

As winter's voice grows stronger

And I am thankful for house and home

The love and laughter warms my heart and soul

The children play as they learn and grow

I am thankful

Oh so thankful

The limbs hang low with their treasure trove

We celebrate the harvest

What the Lord bestowed upon us

The miracles that the earth can hold

That from a tiny seed

Springs forth a mighty tree

And I am thankful for food that grows

How a meal can nourish body and soul

Shared with friends as they come and go

I am thankful

Oh so thankful

For the sunshine as well as the storms

For the cold days as well as the warm

There are countless gifts that I don't deserve

I've done nothing of worth

His arms around me when I'm worn and frayed

We sink into our bed

Rest and peace upon our heads

And wake to greet another dawning day

With strength to rise again

And joy to be content

And I am thankful for life renewed

For daily mercies profound and true

A love that fills me through and through

'Til I'm changing too

I am changing too

And thankful