Day 18

I am grateful for...


Cell phones.  How did I ever get anywhere before I had my map app?  And I don't think breakfast food ever looked fabulous before Instagram's filters.  I love that thing. #awesome

Forgiveness

It's a tough topic.  We've all got that hurt that no one seems to understand, created by someone that doesn't care.  Family members, co-workers, boyfriends, girlfriends... Why is forgiving so hard?  About six years ago I started listening to a preacher named Joseph Prince.  His teaching on the grace of God made me realize that there's certain things we cannot do in our own strength.  I believe forgiveness, often times, is one of those things. 

I want to encourage you to ask God for His help, His grace today to forgive those who have done you wrong.  Holding onto bitterness will keep you from moving forward in life.  Jesus, who paid the price for all to be forgiven, can help you walk in forgiveness as well. 

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Day 17

Today I'm thankful for..

Second chances.  Psalm 23 talks about forever being followed by God's mercy, and boy do I need it.  There's no better feeling than knowing you've done something really stupid, messed up big time, only to find out you've been forgiven.