Hello!
Today is Wednesday. Not Tuesday. It makes the pun not as good, but the gratitude is just as real.
Looking at my journal this week, there were a few days that I struggled to be grateful. A couple of days, my body didn’t feel great. One day this week, I cried FIVE times because I was homesick and went to be at seven pm. For those of you who know me well, that is not common. I don’t care to cry, I’m not generally homesick (having lived away from my family more often than not in the last four years), and seven is NOT my normal bedtime. I had days I didn’t want to do ministry, days I didn’t want to be with people, and days that seemed neverending.
However, through it all, God was so good to show me what I had to be grateful for at the end of the day. He showed me what grace looks like for myself and my team, and how to rely on Him when I’m hurting or upset. He is still teaching me these things, but I’m getting a taste now, so that I can see He is good.
That being said, this week I am grateful for…
chocolate
revelations about Jesus
intercession
Jesus’ choice on the cross
time with Katie
the opportunity to give God’s Word to people
Jeremiah’s boldness
people who are willing to say yes
feedback and prayer
chocolate
singing one of my favorite songs in a praise band
yoga buddies
cafe miel
free rides
kind drivers
incredible hikes
adventure friends
God’s astounding creativity
whoever maintains those incredible hikes
chocolate
1/11 of an accomplished goal
surprise calls
thoughtfulness of my teammates
God giving relationship advice
a capable body and positive attitude
cake batter
Nilivette
personality tests and the revelations that accompany them
my yoga studio
spaghetti
chocolate
sleepover style chats with my team
running with Jesus
the Lord’s gracious and merciful conviction
espresso
my Mama
confession of sins
a taste of home (sweet and spicy tea)
time to center myself in the Lord and the connection it brings
musical worship
surprise extra time
one last time with sweet kiddos
card games
becoming a dance teacher
watching the Lord heal people physically and spiritually
Mau
chocolate
You may have noticed that chocolate made the list a few times…like I said, it was kind of a rough week. (: As always, I have a question for you: what comfort food are you grateful for?
