Dear Reader:

To this day… I can’t hear the word “Grit” without picturing John Wayne in my favorite movie of his… True Grit.

” You must pay for everything in this world one way or another. There is nothing free except the Grace of God and you cannot earn that…”

As I researched different sites… I discovered ones that gave ” Grit” scriptural synonyms- ” steadfastness and endurance.” Grit begins in the divine spirit and grows from there like Daniel learned with those pesky lions. He knew he was never alone in that den and grit grew larger than his fear by the ” grace of God.”

And isn’t it nice to know that ” Grace” never gives out, never is used up… in fact it multiplies… more grace for ” the humble.”

However growing grit and humbly accepting grace is not enough if there is no gratitude to complete our human “trinity” that comprises daily life. How often do we hear throughout the scriptures the word rejoice. ” Rejoice, I say, rejoice” … ” Rejoice in the Lord and give thanks.”

Doesn’t everyone appreciate a heartfelt ” Thank You” from family, friends, and strangers alike? Why should we not think God does too?

So until tomorrow…

Today is my favorite day-Winnie the Pooh

And they weren’t alone… our own Ya Brookie was ” hob-nobbing” along the Battery on a beautiful spring evening herself and looking fantastic! Go Brookie!

A beautiful evening to a beautiful day!