Then and Now

This week I am thankful that I survived my first semester of college and I am now able to enjoy Christmas break!  It has been a journey and not always an easy one.  Life threw me for quite a few loops and turns this past semester, but with the Lord’s help I overcame every obstacle. 

I could go on and on about all the things I am thankful for, but what I am thankful for the most is that the Lord made it clear to me that He is active in my life.  Never before have I seen His hand on my life in such a distinct way.  Never before have I felt His presence in every situation that I encountered.  Never before have I been able to so clearly tell that He is working through every moment, but I am thankful to be able to say that I now have.  I have always known that He is there for me, but this is the first time in my life that I can say that I felt Him in the moment without noticing afterwards that He was there.  My heart is overwhelmed with joy.  So very thankful.