Today is my daughter’s birthday! This day always reminds me of one of my life’s greatest blessings and brings to my mind precious memories.  Happy birthday to my “little dear.”

I discovered the writings of author and poet Bob Perks this week just in time to share this on her birthday.

I WISH YOU ENOUGH

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.

I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.

I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.

I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.

I wish you enough ‘Hellos’ to get you through the final ‘Goodbye.’
(© 2001 Bob Perks)

Added to these wishes are my prayers for her. It is a privilege to pray for her and something I will do as long as God gives me presence of mind to continue.

Today I rejoice and pray for my daughter with hope. My prayers are inspired by hopeful words of Philippians 4:4-7.

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!

Let your gentle spirit be known to all people. The Lord is near.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”  (Philippians 4:4-7)

My message today is dedicated to my beloved daughter along with God’s love, sincere prayers, unfailing hope, and wishes for enough.

[If interested in reading more by Bob Perks, then check out one of his books, I WISH YOU ENOUGH: Embracing Life’s Most Valuable Moments One Wish at a Time.]