THANK YOU!

Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 5:20)

Today, I woke up reflecting on all that God has allowed me to overcome in the last 8 months and I am overwhelmed with gratefulness. It’s easy to be thankful for all the blessings you may receive and all the great things happening in your life but I’m grateful for every trial and all the tears as well.

I know that sounds crazy but it’s true. I’ve heard it several times lately. There’s no testimony without a test. I feel like I’ve been tested and tried by fire. But not only that, I’ve also been purified in the fire. The song Refiner by Maverick City comes to mind.

During this time, I’ve had the opportunity to draw closer to the Father, examine myself and to grow into who I was intended to be unapologetically. Of course, I’m not perfect and I’ve made plenty of mistakes but I’m grateful that my mistakes don’t define me. I’m grateful for second chances. I’m grateful for forgiveness. I’m grateful for whatever is being birthed out of all that I’ve experienced including this blog. I’m grateful for my support system. I’m grateful that every need that comes up is met even when I didn’t know how it would be. I’m grateful that the weapons that formed didn’t prosper. I’m grateful for a peace that surpasses all my understanding. At first, nothing made sense but it starting to now. I’m grateful that I’m not where I used to be and I’m grateful that He’s not done with me yet.

My grandma used to say “If I had a thousand tongues, I couldn’t thank God enough!” Me either Granny! He’s been too good not to say

THANK YOU!