Thankful

This past week of lots of snow and little to do, has lent a lot of time reflecting on life, my walk, my struggles, my relationships, my fears, the unknown. In this reflection time I am thankful for many things. 
1. I am thankful God allows a time for rest, especially in the unexpected beauty of a snowfall
2. I'm thankful for a Savior who loves me even when I'm unworthy
3. I'm thankful for a warm house, roof over my head, and food in my belly.
4. I'm thankful for precious reminders of a treasured friendship miles away.
5. I'm thankful for a community of friends that help make this adventure a little more interesting (Yes, one has extreme Beiber fever, another an undying love of chocolate, and many addicted to coffee!)
6. I'm thankful for technology that allows loved ones to feel connected
7. I'm thankful the Lord has infused my heart with forgiveness that allows pain and hurt to no longer control my life.
8. Lastly, but one of the most important, I'm thankful I'm not on this adventure alone. 


I have nothing to fear when I rely fully on Him to guide my path. Now more than ever, I feel the presence of my Daddy holding my hand and guiding my way. I feel like a little child who is blindfolded and about to be surprised with something big. I have no idea what I will see when the blindfold is taken off, but I can feel the excitement building and His presence so strong! I'm thankful I've reached a level of trust with my Daddy that I can walk blindly knowing He is leading me. Jesus is helping me see that something brand-new is about to happen! 

"For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." Isaiah 41:13