Yesterday, I was reminded to practice an attitude of gratefulness, even through difficult or stressful situations. I've been trying to look around and note the blessings in my life. Here are some things for which I am grateful today:
1) I am grateful for the way God has been with me through the waiting period. If you had told me back in January that we would still not be moved in by now, I would likely have burst into tears, but God has really taught me about patience and submission in the past few months. The lessons have not always been enjoyable, but I am certain that one day I will look back at our first few months of marriage and be amazed at how much growth happened in a short time.
2) I am grateful for this newlywed stage. I was frankly a bit terrified of moving in together. I kept hearing people say that the first year of marriage was so difficult; I had images of Gil and me tearing each other's heads off all the time. In fact, although we have had arguments, the transition to marriage has been quite an easy one, and I am accepting that as a gift from God, as I'm sure we will face trials at some point in the future. Six months into our marriage, I can say that Gil has truly been a rock for me as I've gone through so many big changes at once.
3) I am grateful for spring! The other day, I dragged myself out to run before breakfast. It was a battle to get outside, and a battle to go through with the route I had mapped out. I was so blessed through the experience, because I ended up turning onto a new (to me) street and it was lined trees that had beautiful magenta blossoms. It smelled *amazing*. What a gift for a Monday morning! Yesterday, I picked up my bicycle from being tuned up, and am looking forward to enjoying this season with bike rides and time spent in our new backyard.
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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