Thanks In All Things

 I'm so thankful. I think we forget just how blessed we are sometimes and it gets so easy to complain about little things. But to put things in perspective, there are so many people with life-threatening illnesses, so many people without a family, so many people in poverty, without a roof over their head, clothes on their body, and food in their tummy. So if you have a family, your health, a home, and even a little money, you are way better off than a LOT of people in this world. I know how easy it is to forget this, but it's been heavy on my heart as I've heard about several serious accidents this week that have turned people's lives around. Life can change so quickly. I'm not saying that to make you worry, because G-d is always in control, but rather to encourage thankfulness for life and all its blessings.

This semester has honestly been one of the hardest stages of life for me. I've been busy all day every day with hardly any breaks ever. I also experienced some challenges with my health, which has been a growing experience and something I've never had to deal with before. Because of it I haven't been able to exercise for the past few months and won't be able to for a few months longer. If you know me, you know that exercise is extremely important to me and I love to be active. So it hasn't been easy. But you know what? I have a body that is healthy and functioning well and that allows me to do so much. I have an amazing school and I am blessed by the opportunity to get my bachelor's degree. I have a nice house to come home to, a car to take me where I need to go, and the best job ever. I have an outstanding family, some pretty great friends, and I get to babysit for the most incredible families I get to live in a beautiful state with beautiful weather. To say the least, I am BLESSED.

For the majority of the semester I was pretty stressed and kind of just living day to day trying to get through this stage of life. But you know what I realized? I am so so thankful for it. I love everything about my life right now! My health challenges have taught me SO much about trusting G-d and letting Him be in control. Being busy has taught me that it is actually so fulfilling to always be doing. Now I love doing. I would so much rather be busy fulfilling G-d's purpose for my life than sitting around getting nowhere.

All this to say, friends, I know life can be tough. This is the first time I've really experienced that. But life is also wonderful! There is so much good in everything. He is good, and He really TRULY always knows what He's doing. No matter what the situation is. Life is not perfect, but I'm thankful to be living it. Every day that G-d gives us is beautiful. What an awesome mindset to have. Every day is the best day ever. So lets give thanks in all things each day.


1 Timothy 6:6-8
Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these will we be content.