Thankful

I sit today thinking back on the past few years and the faithfulness of God in my life. Through all the days I didn’t think I could make it, and all the moments I didn’t feel I could breathe, He was faithful. When I had no faith and when my faith was high, He was faithful. When the doubts were louder than anything He whispered to me, He was faithful. As I look around me today I cannot help but be full of gratitude for all He has done. For every breath I take, for every heart beat. I am grateful for every bite of food I take, for every shower I take. I am thankful to do my laundry and clean my house. I am thankful to kiss my husband. I am thankful to go grocery shopping or visit with people. The small things, that we take for granted everyday, once they are taken away we begin to appreciate them so much more. Gratitude makes our hearts happy, it gives us joy. Gratitude helps us to see how far we have come, instead of how far we have to go. As I stop today and take a deep breath, and there is no panic, there is no anxiety, I look up and say thank you. Thank you Father for your love. Thank you for your grace and patience with me. Thank you that you never for one moment left me alone or gave up on me. Thank you for giving me my voice back. Thank you for your mercy when I didn’t deserve it. Thank you for not counting my sins against me. Thank you for not sparing your son, but giving Him up for me. Thank you for the big things and the simple things. Thank you that you will never abandon me, but always walk beside me. Thank you for a husband who loves me and hurts with me and celebrates with me. Thank you for the love of my boys. Thank you for bringing them women of God who will love them and care for them. In all I do in the future and all you bring to my life Lord, may I always stop and say thank you. May my heart always be full of gratitude. May I always take joy in the little things in life.