It has been a long, heavy week. I rode the emotional rollercoaster this week for sure! One day I was happy and bright eyed. The next I was upset, holding on to the past. I can honestly say that there is only ONE constant in my life. Now, on to what I'm thankful for:
1. Closed Doors. This week, I believe that God has shown me a glimpse of what he is doing in my life. I know deep down inside that God has so much more in store for me. It's been infused into my spirit! Because of the doors that were slammed in my face, I have grown tremendously. The doors that were closed shut out the crutches in my life: these were people who I loved and still love dearly. However, as a result of my world being turned upside down, I have had NO ONE to lean on but God. I had no one to call on the phone. I couldn't ask my "spiritually stronger" friend to pray for me. I couldn't call a boyfriend when I felt upset. I couldn't call my best friend (who is in TX for a while) when I felt weary. I have to totally depend on God. It hasn't been easy, but I've grown so much.
2. Opportunities. God has given me the chance to do something that I've always loved to do. I put it on the back burner. I just figured that even though singing is something that I can do, being on the mass choir was good enough for him. I even asked him this past week why he gave me this gift. Well.....I'll be singing in a sextet. That's a lot different from singing with almost 200 people. It happened randomly and abruptly. I am really in awe, humbled actually. I honestly believe that this event is just a little taste of how God is shifting my life. If I never get the chance to sing outside of the mass choir again, I will be okay because God is awesome. He has shown up and showed out. I'm so thankful and grateful.
3. HLCC. I am so thankful for the spiritual leaders that God has placed in my life. God has given me a true gift. He has given me, along with the rest of my church members, a man who is filled with integrity, honesty, loyalty, and has a passion for God. He desires to see souls saved. And he preaches the Word of God. I'm telling yall! God is so good! There have been times when I felt like I was at my wits end. But because God loves me so much, he gives my Bishop a word to speak to us. And it completely changes everything. It shifts me to the next level.
4.Grace. I know I listed this last Friday. But I think we should thank God for his grace EVERY day. Bishop Paul S. Morton has a song out called, "If It Wasn't For Your Grace." You should look it up on youtube or download it off of itunes - only .99. Every day, God grants us grace. We get one more chance to get it right, another chance to fix it, another chance to be obedient. We get another chance to praise and worship him like he wants us to. If God had cut me off 5 years ago, I'm afraid to think of where I'd be. I've said some hurtful things to people, I've done some stupid things, I've even told God that I didn't believe in Him. *Side note - how silly does that sound? I actually sat and told God that I didn't believe in Him. How do you talk to something you don't believe in??* God could've struck me dead right there! Read the Bible, he has done it a few times! But because of his grace, he let me live. He saw the best in me. Glory!! I wish I had a mic right now. I would start singing Marvin Sapp! lol! But seriously, waking up every morning is a privilege. Having a job, house, car, money, relationships - those are all privileges. Chances are, you don't deserve HALF of what you have. You need to get up and start thanking him right now.
Now, tell me, what are you thankful for?
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6 comments:
Beautiful post, beautiful picture, beautiful smile.
I recall the song that you refer to, and I agree, it's a great listen. Its sentiments enter into one's spirit. Good deal on your singing in a sextet, I had no idea that you could sing, but apparently you do, and I'm willing to bet that you have a great singing voice.
Love how you are able to reflect and notice the silver linings. Such an admired quality.
I am thankful for my life, the breath in my lungs, true friends & family, peace of mind, my daughter, unconditional love, money, and the fact that I believe in a higher power.
Hello and Happy Friday! I came across your blog a few months ago and I've been checking back often to see what you will share with the world. I enjoy the posts when you talk about how God is working in your life. It's something I can relate to and I appreciate that you are open about your faith and love for the Lord! Continue to grow in His word!
I am thankful for God's grace, my job, friends, family, and the opportunities that are to come.
@ Don - Thank you love! I snapped that pic today at work. lol! I think it's important to stop and dwell on the awesomeness of God. We tend to dwell on the negative so much that we overlook how much we truly are blessed.
And yes, you can use the layout. =) It's not mine! I just tweeked one of the blogger layouts.
@ Sincerely Mel - Hey girl! Thanks so much for commenting! It really means a lot to me. I just stopped by yours. We have A LOT in common! =) Adding you to the blog roll!
I am grateful for finally being able to post a comment on ur site. lol
I am also grateful for patience. God is really dealing with me on faith and patience. Sometime u have to wait on God.
Super late posting but...I'm grateful for second chances and making wrong turns that lead to the right direction in life.
@Talula - Yep! Waiting on the Lord seems to be the theme in my life right now. Remember that the seeds that you plant now WILL benefit you in the future.
@MzInspired - I'm grateful for second chances and making wrong turns that lead to the right direction in life.
You preaching! That's good stuff right there.
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