Writing to God -- Praying with Senses

Sense of Thanksgiving

Thank You for the things I see—

words on a page,

my son and daughter clowning around,

my calico cat pattering around the house. 

Thank You for the things I hear—

my husband’s deep voice,

contemporary Christian music,

the clink of chess pieces as my daughter sets up the board. 

Thank You for the things I smell—

cherry blossom shampoo,

eggs cooking on the stove,

orange spice in my cup of tea.

Thank You for the things I feel—

the soft chair cradling my body

cool air from the air conditioner,

smooth computer keys underneath my fingertips. 

Thank You for the things I taste—

grainy toast,

sweet spicy tea,

satisfying meat and veggie omelet. 

Thank You for the things I sense spiritually—

Your love,

Your grace,
Your holiness.

Thank You for creating my senses

that I may delight in Your creation,

and be reminded why I should delight in You

and trust You to grant me the desires of my heart.