Let Thanksgiving Continue…
God deserves so much praise right now! Then again, he ALWAYS deserves praise b/c He is always at work! Here are a few reasons why:
Prayers have been answered for people who I have been praying for, for awhile! God knew the perfect timing and He knew what was best!
I’ve been able to reconnect with people who I knew many years ago, but lost connection as life went on. It’s always amazing to hear people’s stories and see where God has taken them! It makes me realize how unique we all our. Each has a unique story and each unique story is meant for the glory of God alone.
Today I praise God again because I still feel like “Kristin.” I felt light on my toes so to speak – I know that sounds wierd. I felt like I didn’t have this huge weight on my shoulders. It was an absolutely crazy day at the bookstore, but I realized a lot. I thought I had seen a mom that came into the store about a month and a half ago and I almost bawled just seeing her back then – but it was someone different. This mom still had two children and I just looked at her and thought – wow- she’s a mom and I am not! God has it that way for a reason! Then I saw her trying to get her kids to listen and stay by her, and then I was thankful I was on the other side of the counter. Seeing that mom didn’t make me cry. Seeing that mom didn’t deflate me. Yes, it’s still a little hard, but it doesn’t take everything out of me. Everytime I work at the bookstore, I always meet people who make an influence on my life. Today there was a man who was so eager to get more “Bible tools” like highlighters, bible tabs, etc. He was so thankful that I was helping him – hello buddy, that’s my job! He just couldn’t believe that someone would take the time to help him. How sad really! He was such a humble man and I just kept thinking…am I that appreciative and thankful for those who help me? For those who make an influence? For those who just take time for me? Meeting people like him always make me reflect on my own life and am oh so thankful for meeting those type of people.
I am thankful for Dan. Sometimes we feel like we are in a boxing ring with the world, but we continue to grow deeper and deeper in love. And it’s only because of what God is doing in us. All the “stuff” going on has not been easy – we sure have learned a lot. But God is continually protecting our relationship.
I am also just thankful for the life God has given me. I look back to the Christmas right before my heart surgery – I didn’t know if I was going to see another one. It’s hard to look back at that time in my life and think it was a life/death situation, but it was! Everytime I think about that, it humbles me – that I’m not in control of my life – God has numbered my days. Yes, according to the medical field, I should not be here today – but that’s why docs don’t number the days – God does. He had a different plan. For that I am humbled and realize God has given me each day for a purpose.
God is indescribable. God is my stronghold. God is my peace. What I would do without my Savior, I don’t know!
