We make our plans, but God directs our path. Let Him be your journey’s guide.
(Picture by Lisa R.)

This year ends in three days, and in theory so does this journey that I began 362 days ago. I am blown away even now (yes, I know I have said this several times), that I have been faithful to this course. I am even more blown away at the change that this road has brought about inside of me. I can honestly say, that while my circumstances may not have entirely changed, I most certainly have. I find that I am less fearful, because now my decisions are not made out of fear. They are made from the knowledge that God will provide for wherever He guides. I am different in that my first reaction is no longer anger (this is a BIG deal), instead I have learned to look for the lesson in  the situation and circumstance. Knowing that God does not allow anything (good or bad) unless it is for my good. I have learned the importance of owning up, it’s okay to fall, it is human to make mistakes, but we build fortress like character when we take responsibility for what we do wrong. I have grown stronger from my mistakes this year, which coincidentally has led to me making better choices.  I am so grateful to God for putting me on this path. Life is most definitely a journey and the best way to reach our destination is through constant thankfulness.

“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

So what am I thankful for today? This journey.