Today I am thankful for breath.
I had a VCD (vocal chord dysfunction) attack today on my run - it was typical and I recovered quickly, but I was reminded of the days when I couldn't run or do aerobic exercise for more than 5 minutes without losing my ability to breathe.
I am reminded of sitting at CHOP waiting to see a doctor to be diagnosed, surrounded by patients who struggle to breathe all the time.
I am thankful for air. And lungs that work properly. And being able to breathe.
Today I am thankful for bare walls, packing boxes and empty hallways.
I am reminded of how full this year was, packed with memories, long nights, friendships that grew and things that I learned.
Endings always make me sad, and this ending is no different, but I am grateful for the year at school that I have had.
I am thankful for the 'moving out' process.
Today I am thankful for summer warmth.
I think Grove City skipped out on Spring this year. We had clouds and rain and cold until this past Thursday. Now it's 82* and sunny.
I missed this warmth during the school year, but I am certainly not complaining about it's arrival.
I am thankful for a new season.
Today I am thankful for answers to prayer.
I've been studying prayer for awhile, learning that I often pray without expecting God to actually answer.
This morning, He answered a prayer in a obvious way, just minutes after I prayed it.
I am thankful for a faithful God, who always keeps His promises.
Today I am thankful for challenges.
As I look ahead, to the next few weeks, to the summer spent at Worldview Academy and just to the future in general, I know that there are things coming up that will challenge me: musically, spiritually, relationally, emotionally, physically.
I am excited to face them, knowing that my God is bigger and knowing that through them, God will continue to sanctify me.
I am thankful that I can "do hard things".
Thankful, by Caedmon's Call = such a good song.
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