Dear ABBA,
The most loving, caring, and wonderful Father, Words are simply not enough, and my vocabulary feels far too limited to fully express the depth of my gratitude for all that You have done and continue to do for me. When I pause to consider how I am protected by Your angels daily, hourly, minute by minute, second by second, and even beyond what I can comprehend, I stand in awe of You. You intentionally watch over me without fail. You fight for me, defend me, and lovingly ensure that I lack nothing. Instead, You continually nurture my growth in every area of my life.
My life is a testimony to Your extraordinary grace and boundless mercy. What have I done to deserve such love? I could have perished through sickness designed to destroy me, through fatal accidents, or by the countless arrows launched from the pit of hell. Yet time and time again, you intercepted every scheme of the enemy and preserved my life. The way You choose to use me never ceases to amaze me. At times, I feel unworthy because I know my own imperfections. Yet You still consider me worthy to carry Your banner among the nations, even from the quietness of my little room. What an incredible privilege it is to be entrusted with Your work.
You knew me before I was formed in my mother’s womb. With divine precision, You fashioned me cell by cell, bone by bone, and flesh by flesh. I was carefully crafted, beautifully designed, and wonderfully perfected by Your hands. You placed me within a remarkable family and surrounded me with Your love from the very beginning. Throughout every season of my life, You have moulded me and continue to shape me into the person You created me to be. I am Your masterpiece, fearfully and wonderfully made. Through Your grace, You have made me intelligent, discerning, hardworking, disciplined, entrepreneurial, resilient, talented, Spirit-filled, and full of purpose. Though I am not perfect in my humanity, Your love continually calls me higher. You lead me with truth, refine me with wisdom, and transform me through Your presence. Day by day, You are shaping me into the likeness of Christ.
Once again, another year has passed, and my heart overflows with gratitude. I am filled with joy for all You have done, for all You are doing, and for all that You will continue to accomplish in me and through me. I am grateful that You have opened my eyes to see who I truly am in You. Like gold refined in the fire, You continue to polish and purify me for Your glory. Thank You, Daddy, for being my closest friend, my confidant, and my ever-present help in times of need. Thank You for being my sustainer, provider, defender, protector, and great reward. Thank You for being my hope, my strength, my life, and my everything.
As I step into this new chapter, I do so with confidence and expectation, knowing that You will continue to exceed anything I could ever ask, think, or imagine. Your faithfulness has never failed me, and I know it never will. So now, I will press on toward the race set before me. I will not give up. I will not grow weary. I will not turn back. For at the end of it all, I must see my Lord face to face but till then I will continue to hold on to your promises (Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of Peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”)
Faithful are You, ABBA. Your mercy toward me endures forever. Thank You for granting me the privilege of celebrating another year of life.
With all my love,
Marie aka MPDK