Today I thank God for this season I'm in. It's a season of unsure steps, of new ways of relating, new ways of doing. It has me a bit off-balance, cause the self-reliance I have chosen in the not-so-far past has fallen short. Thankfully. God has so much more for me than self-reliance.
It is a season of embracing...embracing the person God has made me to be (as opposed to who I thought I wanted to be); embracing my age and stage of life (I still am shocked I'm middle-aged and have a young woman for my daughter!); embracing that I'm so far from perfect in relationships (but that I'm learning, still); embracing what is ahead (unknown, and ready or not!).
This season of newness, change, introspection, wondering, and trying new ways...it's Good. I guess I thought (deep down) that I would be well on my way to "arrived" by now. So I find myself surprised. I didn't expect for God to bring new things, to call me to deep healing, to make me rethink. I could get overwhelmed and immobilized (I do that). But God has called me to keep stepping forward--and realize that the steps only seem unsure when I forget that I can trust. This season is one best navigated with complete dependence on God and is so out of my control. I don't always like it--but I'm safe. And I'm thankful.
I invite you to link up today here with your thankful post as part of thirty thankful days here at theGoodlife, as well as celebrate the everyday gifts with emily at chatting at the sky...I am.
I really enjoyed your post - I found your blog through Emily's Tuesday's Unwrapped linkup - this is my first time to link there! blessings to you!
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