Its been quite a while since I posted a "real" entry. I have been keeping very busy lately. For the past few weeks I havent been feeling very good. But today, for the first time in quite a while, I've felt great all day. I've been in a good mood, I've been very productive, and I'm feeling optimistic about...life. I'm a pessimist for the most part so that's a big step for me.
There is so much that God has blessed me with that I have been taking for granted. For one, He desires to be in a relationship with ME. WOW! And even when I pull away from Him, He's right there drawing me back even closer to Himself. Incredible!
The second thing I've been taking for granted is my family. God has truly blessed me with an incredible family who loves me and wants what is best for me. They are concerned with my physical, emotional, and spiritual well being. I can always be sure that when my parents give me advice they are not only considering their own wishes, but also God's will for me. Most people dont have the opportunity to say that about their parents and I am unbelievably blessed by them.
The third thing I've been taking for granted is the group of friends God has given me. I am so fortunate to be constantly surrounded by friends who love the Lord and desire to grow in a relationship with Him. It is such an encouragement to be in fellowship with people who are running the same race, right there next to me, willing to help me up when I fall.
The fourth thing, though I hate to admit it, is school. I have such a difficult time recognizing that this education is a gift. Not everyone has the opportunity to go to school. Not everyone has the opportunity to pursue the career of their choice. But I do. For me, this is so easy to take for granted. School is hard, its time consuming, its boring, its tedious at times, but God will never give me more than I can handle. School is just one more opportunity to do something for the glory of God.
I have also been taking for granted my relationship with Carter. He is such a wonderful boyfriend and sometimes I forget that he is a gift from God. God has used him in my life in so many ways. He is helping me develop a closer walk with God and I can see God strengthening him right there by my side. God has truly blessed me with Carter. My relationship with him is evidence to me that God works in very real and personal ways. Before Carter and I ever met, God knew that we would compliment each other. He allowed us to be in this relationship and He knew that through it, I would grow closer to Him.
I have so much to be greatful for. I am blessed beyond belief. I feel so good.
