For anyone and everyone that needs a little uplifting.<P>Thank you, Father, for healing my hurting heart. You took my turmoil and turned it into triumph. You gave me life anew with joy and made me whole.<P>Once my heart was crushed with grief. My mind spun uncontrollably. I couldn't focus on a logical thought. Nightmares kept me from sleeping. during the day, I could barely stay awake. I was so hurt I wanted to shut out the world. I wanted to die. But I knew this ws against all You had taught me.<P>I cried out to You for relief. You came, Your Spirit visited me and anointed me. You healed my broken heart and set me free from my emotinal pain. You comforted me as I gave each injury of my soul to You. You forgave my sins and helped me to forgive others.<P>Thank You for how You lifted my spirit of heaviness. I praise You for replacing the dack ashes of my past with beautiful new joy in You. You anointed me with the oil of gladness and took away my mourning. You placed a garment of praise on my shoulders in place of a spirit of despair.<P>Thank You, Father. Through Your presence, Your Word, and Christian loved ones, You helped me rebuild my life into something good and victorious. You gave me back a zest for living. Thank You for planting my feet on Your solid rock. I praise You for using my heartaches and trials to teach me wisdom, empathy, and compassion.<BR>How wonderful is Your lovingkindness. Thank You for healing me so I can be strong for my loved ones and family for generations to come.<BR>You are my great and mighty God. You are the Lord of Hosts. How wise are Your counsel and miraculous works. Dear Father, You see my every need. <BR>Praise You, O God, Praise You for taking my turmoil and turning it into triumph. My weeping endured the night. Because of You, my joy came in the morning!<BR>GOD IS GOOD!<P>Taken from, "When I'm Praising God", by Anita Corrine Donihue.<P>
