Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays! I love the food,time with my loved one's, the holiday spirit and knowing that Christmas is just a few short weeks away!!
Unfortunately, all those things sometimes takeaway from the main reason why we come together every third Thursday in November: To Give Thanks!
How many of us really set aside a specific time on "Turkey Day" to reflect on the things that we are grateful for and give God thanks for all He has done!
I had already planned on doing this post a few weeks back but this weekend I went to the RISE Women's Conference at my church which was PHENOMENAL! I left feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and empowered.
One of the sessions on the last day just confirmed for me to write this post even more! The message was entitled "Be Grateful, Have Faith". Us women were given a call to action! This year's theme was Wonder and in order for us to live a life of wonder we can start by making a list of things we are grateful for and then a second list of things that we have faith for the Lord to do in our lives.
My list of things that I'm grateful/thankful for is endless but today I'd like to share 8 of them with you:
My Break-Up: I have gained SO much this year including inner strength, a new perspective on relationships & life and empathy for other women. What the enemy meant for evil, the Lord will use it for good!I'm looking forward to sharing some more about my gains in a future post!
My Blog: Wow! I literally can't say enough about this. One of the practical things that multiple break-up articles or videos recommended was to write out your feelings hence ColorfullyBroken. This is one of the most fulfilling things that I've ever done and I feel beyond honored that the Lord is using my experience to help others especially young women. God knew that he would turn that little girl writing stories in her notebook into a blogger one day.
My Church: I love being connected to a community that serves as an oasis for me every week. I can pour myself out through ministry and get refilled each time.
My Family & Friends: When times get dark that's when the light around you shines the brightest. I love my family and friends since they are like family. The Lord used them in such a special way in my life this year,they have no idea!They were only doing what they know how to,Being supportive, loving and just being there. Ladies,that's why it's so important for us to build each other up. I know it sometimes feel like a competition in the world of women but building each other up is much more valuable than tearing our sisters down.
My Story: I LOVE surprises. I literally walk through life like it's a big surprise party. You never know who or what is going to be on the other side of the door.Your life can literally change in a blink of an eye. God can do in 5 minutes what you have been fighting to achieve for 5 years! I heard something this weekend that was like an "Aha Moment": God already finished writing your story, He just reveals it to us in pieces! I totally get this, if we skipped to the end of the story we will probably run to the hills in fear of not feeling worthy of being used by Him. How do you finish a book? One chapter at a time.I'm so excited for Chapter 2018,2019,2020 and beyond!
My Redemption: Thank you God for second chances.He recovered my heart, hope, freedom and future.
My Heavenly Father: Without Him, I would have no one to depend on, confide in, lean on or pray to. Yea most of us have our support system however they cannot be there for us 24/7. He is always loving on me, being oh so good to me and constantly faithful.He can be my Lord, Savior, Father and Man all at the same time.
My Singleness: Y'all! Being in a relationship was one of the hardest things I've ever been apart of; even when things were good. I consider myself to be a very independent woman and being in a partnership where someone else brought their own unique qualities and habits to the table was very challenging for me. It was an adjustment having to learn how to share my life with someone else.I didn't realize that it would be so difficult;being single is honestly a walk in the park!
This is no way knocking anyone in a relationship or marriage.I've heard from the horses mouth and experienced it myself: it's not always butterflies and rainbows. Even though it can be demanding at times, I'm sure that being with God's Best is beyond rewarding and worth the wait.I have had so many wives tell me to enjoy this season and that I shall!
This is no way knocking anyone in a relationship or marriage.I've heard from the horses mouth and experienced it myself: it's not always butterflies and rainbows. Even though it can be demanding at times, I'm sure that being with God's Best is beyond rewarding and worth the wait.I have had so many wives tell me to enjoy this season and that I shall!
What About You?
What are you some things that you are grateful For?
I'm grateful for dreams and the "after" season of life. These two things always help me to keep hope alive and keep me so happy!!
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