Rock the Dox

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

Recognize these words? It's the doxology, written in 1674 by Thomas Ken, and are actually the last verse of a longer song.

I've been singing this song all day long, although not to the usual funeral tempo. Our former church has a song called, "Rock the Dox" and has these words set to today's tempos.
Why have I been singing this song all day?
Because today the Lord has given us yet another mind bending blessing.
I had Bible study this morning, the kids and I came home for a few minutes to change out of muddy clothes and then left again to go to the bank, dollar general for diapers, and the bread store.
When we returned home, it was to a HUGE surprise. There waiting for us, on our porch, was 5 bags of groceries from our local Aldi. 5 bags, 2 gallons of milk, and a styrofoam cooler filled with frozen meat and fresh veggies.
The kids asked why I had cleaned out the fridge onto the porch. I couldn't explain. I was too overwhelmed. Once I herded the kids in, and began bringing in grocery bags, I called my mom. She and I talked about blessings, and how overwhelmed I am with the Lord's goodness and people's generosity. We talked about all of this while I tried to squeeze the food into my fridge and freezer. There's so much it wouldn't all fit unless I cleaned out my fridge.
I told her I don't know what to say. I don't even know who to thank. There's no note. There's no 'from' letter. I can guess, but I have no idea.
My mom's sound advice?
Say thank you and shut up. Let it be. Say thanks and praise the Lord, and just remember this in the future. She said that in the future, when we have the ability to bless someone, do it. Ok. So I'm having enough of a panicky overwhelming feeling.
Then I checked the mail.
Um. I about passed out. Remember the scene in Forrest Gump when Forrest gives the check to Bubba's momma, and she passes out? Well, you could've knocked me over with a feather. I could not contain my joy.
There in my mailbox was a check. We've been waiting for a check from the IRS since April. It arrived today. Somewhat unexpectedly, we had $100.40 show up in our box. This will go in the bank to give some pressure release to my dh's next paycheck, and make my blood pressure go down slightly.
Family. Food. Lots of it. Friends who truly love us. The gov't being a blessing. Who would've thought?
Well, the Lord, that's who. He knows. He knows my anger and my fear and my faith. He knows it. And loves me not because of them, but despite them.
Thanks God.