Psalm 65:3-5

 ³ When we were overwhelmed by sins, 
       you forgave our transgressions.

 ⁴ Blessed are those you choose 
       and bring near to live in your courts! 
       We are filled with the good things of your house, 
       of your holy temple.

 ⁵ You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, 
       O God our Savior, 
       the hope of all the ends of the earth 
       and of the farthest seas.

Today I feel blessed and overwhelmed - all at once.  

I feel blessed...because the sun was shining...because it was a productive day at work...because it was payday and we now have food in the fridge again!

But I feel overwhelmed too - by an impending court hearing or two...the amount of work I've still yet to do...the side projects waiting for me...the financial decisions to make...the taxes to file...the house that needs cleaning, renovating and attention in general...

God is awesome, but I am not.  God is able to stretch out across the land and sea and cover a blanket of hope over God's children.  I have my awesome moments - but I have my limits.  I am indeed human, too human it seems, at times.

Today I am thankful for the God of hope...who brings moments of sunshine during a grey winter...who is righteous, even though I'm surrounded by injustice or the anticipation of injustice...who chooses to love us all, even when we don't return the favor.  Thank you, God, for hanging in there with me!