Dear God,
Tomorrow, the house will be filled with family and friends,birthday wishes may take me away from the reality of why there is a fire of delight and happiness in my heart so before all the commotion would start, I would like to take this time to write you a thank you letter.
God, thank you for this wonderful year! All five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes of it! Thank you for the little and big milestones that have happened in my life. I smile with delight. Your little boy is all grown up now. And I know that you are happy for me. Why are the tears falling down my face, blurring my eyes? Perhaps it’s because I just know that there is so much love and gratitude within and all around me. I thank you for this precious, very precious gift.
A life lived in love is so much different. I know because I too have walked the valleys of darkness. And yet, I have made it through. I am here, alive and free! And everyday has become a celebration.
God, thank you for giving me all the opportunities to create ripples of love. As I have experienced your love and grow to love myself, I noticed that I am reaching out more to others. I rejoice every time I am able to respond better to situations. I am becoming a better son, brother and friend.
Many don't even remember their birthday,many remember with pains and regrets,i remember mine with so much joy and a deep appreciative attitude not that i stand a step taller than these lot but it's your grace that stands a man out.
Thank you for all the experience of this past year;for times of success which will always be happy memories,for times of failure which reminded me of my own weakness and of my need for you,
for times of joy when the sun was shining,for times of sadness which drove me to you.
God, I discovered that when I started writing my thank you letter that you have blessed me with many wonderful people around me.My sweet mother,brothers and my loving sister has been outstanding,i love you all like puff puff. I feel so abundantly blessed by your love for me too. There are just so many people to be thankful for so i wont mention names but you know them all dear God. I pray now that you bless them tremendously so that they can continue to bless me also.
Forgive me for the hours I wasted,for the chances I failed to take,for the opportunities I missed this past year.Help me in the days ahead to make this the best year yet,and through it to bring good credit to myself,happiness and pride to my loved ones,and joy to you.
O God, my times are in your hand: Look with favor, i pray as i begin another year. Grant that i may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen me in trust and in your goodness all the days of my life.Watch over thy child, O Lord, as my days increase; bless and guide me in wherever i may be. Strengthen me when i stand; comfort me when discouraged or sorrowful; raise me up if i fall; and in my heart may thy peace which passeth understanding abide all the days of my life.
Your son,
Babatunde.0.Sorinola-Okunola.
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