Everything I need

There’s no doubt about it…life is full of challenges! But I must admit, I love how God sometimes just smothers me in grace, and allows me to walk through the day undeterred! Today was one of those days! I wasn’t totally sure what I was scheduled to do at work…but as the first hour of my morning progressed, things changed drastically! From a “good” day, to a busy day, to a crazy day! My prayer on my way to work this morning was, “God, let my life be a witness and testimony of who You are. And may every word that I speak be edifying and uplifting.”
I was sincere when I prayed it…but as I saw my day, as I had it planned, quickly being changed, I wondered if I would be able to walk out the desire in real life! I remembered other days that turned crazy…and how hard it was to keep going, let alone be edifying to those around me! The day progressed…and although things were a bit crazy, God’s grace was so much greater!
Although I’m not one to wish my life away…I did find myself wishing it was 4pm, when it was only 3:05! But an hour and a half later…when I 4 pm had come and gone and I’d missed it… as I sat at a computer working my way through a list of phone calls, I suddenly realized that I was singing! I was glad no one was bothered by my singing…but I was struck with the irony of the situation- hours of a stressful work day, and here I sat, singing while I was charting! I couldn’t help but smile to myself, and thank God for his incredible faithfulness.
And so tonight… I have a thankful heart. Thankful for a faithful God, and thankful for the gift of joy! Thankful for the ability, and opportunity, to smile and sing, despite the chaos around me! Thankful for a job, for an incredible set of co-workers, and the friends they have become! Thankful for the opportunity to learn, to go to school, and to help others in need. And most of all, thankful for Jesus…thankful that He loves me not matter what, thankful that He is ever faithful, and thankful that He is everything I need!