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Friday in the First Week of Lent

Open my lips, O Lord,
and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Psalm 51:16

I wake with a sense of happy anticipation and before I even get out of bed I offer a short prayer of thanks.

I have no idea where this morning’s good spirits come from; there is nothing particular about yesterday or today that calls for celebration. Except for yesterday’s afternoon sunshine, and a home-cooked meal with my spouse, and time set aside for rest and reflection and recreation today.

Sometimes joy is simply a gift.