Post-Thanksgiving...post?

I'm thankful beyond words. I'm thankful beyond this blog post and I'm extremely grateful for this life I am in.

A year ago, I'd say, I was in a complete different state compared to where I am right now. It was a difficult road to be in, but I've been there and I have no intention to go back. The past few months have been life changing. And by life changing, I mean... my life has changed...literally (probably close enough to turning 360 deg....k maybe about a 230 deg...and increasing hehe). Anyway, thanksgiving shouldn't be just celebrated in one day, but thanksgiving should be everyday.

Every morning, I thank God for waking me up and giving me another day to challenge myself. Every night, as I get ready to sleep, I thank God for guiding me through the challenging day that I've had. For the past months, this has been my routine, thanking God for this amazing life.

As I sit here and contemplate, I can't stop but thank God again for giving me amazing parents, a wonderful family, crazy friends, a very patient, and humble bestboyfriendever; an overwhelming/challenging/fun job, and an abundance of blessings all around me.

I may not have everything, but I'm extremely grateful with what I have right now. I can honestly say that I have more than enough that I could ever imagine! Things may not be 100% great, but with God's provision, my life feels more than 100%.

...and as I try to end this entry, keep in mind to Thank God for EVERYTHING...EVERYDAY. 

Thanksgiving.
...it's not just about turkeys, pumpkin pies, and stuffing.
(although I admit I love to eat!)

STAY TUNED.

Grateful.

There are moments that I treasure dearly, and there would be some that I wish they never happened. Today felt like I was in a battlefield of emotions. Today felt like I was just about done, but things picked up and I'm forever grateful.

I do believe in answered prayers. I do believe that God uses people sometimes to fulfill his promises to us. I do believe that in ANY circumstance, we give thanks. How grateful am I right now? Words cannot express.

Tonight, as I leave this blog again (just for 10 days..I promise I'll update!), I pray that God clears the cloud in our minds and hearts and open them for Him to work on. I am excited for our family trip tomorrow, but I'm more excited to what God has in store for me in the future.
Lord God,
Whenever you say "no", teach me to accept it without any anger in my heart.
Whenever you say "not yet.", teach me to wait patiently.
Whenever you say "yes", teach me to be humble and forever grateful.
Thank you.


Stay Tuned.

Hang in there.

I don't know how to start this, but it needs to get out of my chest. For months I have been battling a war with my old self and my new self. For months I have been slowly recovering and getting back to my norm. However, these past few weeks have been really hard for me. There are points where I wanted to just give up on my progress. Give up and what? Start all over again? My thoughts exactly.

I would do so good for a week then I find myself in the dumps the next. I have had points where I am just so tired on waiting on God's purpose that I want out. Sounds familiar? Yes, that's the old me. I am still in a battle with my old self (obviously) and it's really HARD. Hard in the sense where I find myself frustrated and I would cry because of how I feel like I'm such a failure. Yes, the lil ole devil whispering lies about me...again.

I found myself resorting to old habits and giving in, but my God is greater than any of those lies. I've been learning how His grace and mercy has gotten me out of that rotten place. A tough spot I must say, but I'm trying really hard. I've always wanted the easy way out. I look for the fastest, easiest way to get things done because I just don't want to wait. I admit, I am still struggling with that, but I'm glad there are people who keep reminding me to never give up, to never take the easy way out. People telling me to "Hang in there!" makes the journey bearable.

I know life isn't easy and that we got to keep pushing until we see the prize. Push push push, I tell myself. But why do we need to keep pushing? Well, there is an incentive why we need to keep pushing. There's a seed, the stages of preparation, and the transition to a birth -- a new thing that's coming. And if you have to go the LONG, HARD, and PAINFUL way to learn it (which I had to go through!), then so be it.



No matter how long it takes, just know this: God's working with you the way it has to be done, for reasons that only He understands. But God has a good plan in mind. And the last thing you want to do is give up in the middle and miss out on God's reward. So please, keep on trusting Him. PUSH! -- Joyce Meyer

What did Jesus Say?

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden

 and overburdened, and I will give you rest 

Matthew 11:28

STAY TUNED.

Starting Fresh!

We need more than a new start --

 we need a new HEART!

Ezekiel 36:26

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; 

I will remove from you a heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.

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It's a constant battle for me when it comes to starting fresh. It's so hard but it has to be done. Thank You for the scriptures that constantly remind me of your promises and unfailing love. I just have to consistently trust in God and that by His grace, I am still keeping at it. This is no time to give up or get stuck. It's time to ask for a change in heart and ask for His wisdom and strength to keep going. There's so much in store for me...I am excited.

stay tuned.