Parking Space Thank You's

Oh giver of each perfect gift!

This day our daily bread supply:

While from the Spirit’s tranquil depths

We drink unfailing droughts of joy.

       - Lyra Catholica

 

Many years ago, I began practicing gratitude and the presence of God within parking lots!  It began when I was injured and needed a parking space that was not too far from the store entrance on an  icy day ~ I whispered a quiet prayer asking for a safe parking space...and suddenly, there it was; a parking space opened up before my very eyes! 

 

At that moment, I choose to believe ~

I remembered that what I truly needed would be there,

I realized that life is indeed generous,

I began to become a wide receiver!!

 

This morning I needed one of those parking spots,

and it was there! 

I still practice gratitude at this parking miracle,

it is a wonderful invitation to live in gratitude!

 

And, when the parking space is not there for me,

and your car is there instead,

I figure you must have needed it more than  I did!

So, I say a prayer of thank you that it was there for you

when you needed it!

 

It is a simple thing ...

it keeps me grounded!

 

What grounds you?

Cate