- a loving, merciful, grace giving Savior who adopted me into His eternal family and carries me through this life.
- a mom who is always there to hear my thrills, fears, and tears, and who lifts me up to the Lord daily.
- a dad who calls me his own, gives me godly council and protects me from miles away.
- brothers and sisters that make me laugh, keep me on my knees, and who are always a text, call, or facebook message away :).
- a church family that is unlike any I have ever been a part of. One that has embraced me, and made me feel at home in such a short amount of time. (and feeds me like its going out of style!)
- the fact that 130+ kiddos call me "Miss Kristin", and run to hug me no matter the location.
- a job and ministry that makes me wonder how I could ever do anything else for a vocation.
- the ability to watch families raise children who love Christ and adopt little ones into their homes to call children.
- the girls that God has intrusted me to pour into, and share my life and love for the Lord with.
- the women that want to "live life" and pray for me.
- the opportunity to partner with Compassion International and sponsor Fabin, a little boy in Columbia.
- the staff of Sherwood Baptist Church. Overwhelmed by their love and passion for Christ and His Kingdom.
- my small 3 room apartment, that I am making home.
- friends in: Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina... and the fact that I can see many of them to and from trips to my parents.
I know I'm a couple of days late, but I couldn't let my Thanksgiving holiday end without sharing a few of my "thankfuls". This week has taught me that no matter the circumstance, we are to be thankful. Because the reality is, we are sinners in need of a Savior, and Jesus came to pay the ransom. That, in and of itself, is reason to be thankful, and to sing our God's praises all the day long. No matter the trial, we are to declare the goodness of our God.
Praise the Lord!
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever!
Psalm 106:1
