Thank you for the water that fell from the sky today

to quench the parched earth

to give drink to the thirsty trees

to fill the creeks and rivers

to swell the lake

Thank you, heavenly Father, for the gifts you give us all

For the often forgotten gifts of health

For the joy of sports

For the ability to walk and run

I saw a jogger today, Lord, running in the rain

His legs were stretched out

His back was straight

His arms pumping

His lungs breathing

What a gift!

O' that we may run in this day with the gifts we have from you,

the passing gifts we take for granted.

O' that we may use the gifts of heart, soul, mind and body,

That you gave us, Lord Jesus.

Amen