This may not be the typical Thanksgiving post, but it's going to be real so buckle up.
Reality. What is reality? My reality? Your reality?
Reality. What is reality? My reality? Your reality?
Here's the thing- we all have situations in life that are not ideal. Things we are dealing with that we would rather not. Things that have happened to us that we would not have chosen for ourselves. Areas in life that are just downright painful and messy when you get to the root. Things that to the human eye, seem impossible to overcome or even bare the pain of for a single second longer.
This is my reality. I have relationships that have been shattered to pieces. I have questions about my future that I do not have the answers for. I have financial needs that have not yet been met. I have friends and family in health crises' that need to see a miracle. I have dreams and desires that my soul aches to see come to life. I have loved ones I am missing this holiday season.
But, my reality is also that I can trust my God instead of the facts as I see them here on earth. I can trust that His promises hold true and will trump any lie here on earth that I will not get the best from Him. I never would have dreamed that I would be where I am today after my year last year. I've seen my God extinguish volcanoes that were erupting in my life. Yes- there was damage done that is having to be repaired. But we serve a God that is out to rescue and redeem (remember that last post?) Don't get me wrong- I still have my fair share of trials I am working through. I still have broken relationships in dire need of repair, friends and family with health crisis' that need to see a miracle, hopes and dreams that still long to be fulfilled, friends that have had loved ones taken away from this earth in a single instant.
So on this Thanksgiving Day, I am going to choose to have an attitude of gratitude for the various trials I have faced. Especially in the last 12 months. Why? Because if I had not gone through those trials, I would not have gotten to see the miracles in my life that have come out of some of the hardest days I have ever faced.
Also on this Thanksgiving Day, I am going to ask you to do something with me- Choose to trust God instead of the facts. Especially if you are in what may look like a hopeless situation. Will it be easy? No. But will it be worth it? Guaranteed. I'm not asking you to do this alone. Do it with me. I also still have what seems to be impossible situations in dire need of breakthrough. So on this day, let's activate the spiritual weapon of gratitude and watch to see what happens.
So on this Thanksgiving Day, I am going to choose to have an attitude of gratitude for the various trials I have faced. Especially in the last 12 months. Why? Because if I had not gone through those trials, I would not have gotten to see the miracles in my life that have come out of some of the hardest days I have ever faced.
Also on this Thanksgiving Day, I am going to ask you to do something with me- Choose to trust God instead of the facts. Especially if you are in what may look like a hopeless situation. Will it be easy? No. But will it be worth it? Guaranteed. I'm not asking you to do this alone. Do it with me. I also still have what seems to be impossible situations in dire need of breakthrough. So on this day, let's activate the spiritual weapon of gratitude and watch to see what happens.
Happy Thanksgiving
