WORN HIM OUT
Today's reading: Malachi 1-2, Revelation 19-20, Proverbs 31:10-17

"You have wearied the Lord with your words..." Malachi 2:17 NLT

I'm sorry, Lord, for the times I have 'worn You out' with my words.

With my empty promises.

With my incessant complaining in a comfortable, well-fed, safe first world existence.

With my child-like whining when I didn't get what I wanted, as soon as I wanted it, like I wanted it, like I thought I should have it.

I'm sorry that my words wearied You because they lacked the thankfulness they should be brimming with.

Thanks for the very breath I breathe.

The very ability to say thanks at all for all You have done.

Thanks for being able to come directly to Your throne room to offer my gratitude for all You do.

I'm sorry that when I finally do fall at Your feet, my list of commands, requests and complaints far outweigh the praises I should be piling upon You.

Praise for Your loving kindness.

Praise for Your saving grace.

Praise for Your faithfulness.

Praise for Your new-every-morning mercy.

Continue Your patience with me, Lord, as I learn a new language of appreciation, praise and worship in regards to You.