Allye asked me the other night to write a post about ten things I’m thankful for so I’m going to. I love doing stuff like this and now seems like a good time to.
1. The Lord’s faithfulness and love for me. I am so thankful I can rest in him no matter what happens. He loves me and will always always always be faithful. I love him so much! Psalms 71:5- For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.
2. All of my roommates and my mom. They have taken care of me this past week as I’ve pitifully laid on the couch each day. From bringing me a trash can when I need it, a sonic drink to cheer me up, and always asking if I need anything- they are all amazing! My mom even came up for a night and cleaned things and bought me food. I am so blessed!
3. My job. Thankfully, although I didn’t go to work all week- I still will get paid for most of last week. Thanks to having a real job with real sick days! I will still be able to make my car payment and my rent- and pay for anything I need. Thank you Lord for a good full-time job!
4. The Lord’s word (my bible). It has brought me so much hope and peace during this season. I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am to be able to pick up my bible whenever I need to and find whatever words I need to hear to carry me through.
5. Veteran’s Day. I am thankful for Veterans and their service to our country. Also, for them having their own day because I get the day off to celebrate them! Celebrate I will!
6. Health insurance. I’m going back to the doctor tomorrow because I’m still not better. I’m thankful because I have health insurance I don’t have to stress about going to the doctor again- and hopefully paying for some prescription meds.
7. More mature, wiser, godly people the Lord has placed in my life. I’m so thankful they are there especially during this season. Their love, support and prayers are such a blessing.
8. Change. As hard and painful as it can be for me, I know it is so good. Change allows room for new opportunities, growth and better things. The actual change isn’t so awesome but what follows I trust is worth it! Romans 8:28- And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
9. Hope. Psalms 71:14-15 But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure.
10. Brokenness. Hosea 2:14-15 “Therefore I am no going to allure her, I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. There she will sing as in the days of her youth… in that day, declares the Lord, you will call me ‘my husband’ “.
I hope my posts aren’t super depressing right now. I don’t mean for them to be. I hope the hope and love I have in Christ amidst the trials and brokenness shines brighter. He is so good.
BTW, you should probably make a list of 10 things you’re thankful for too!
XOXOXO