Thankful Thursday: Change

I have had a year that has seen many changes.

This year saw the early hopeful buds of spring, the late frost that killed said buds. This year saw pruning, a cutting back of unfruitful boughs. This year has seen a drought which forced a new growth of roots. This year has been a year of transplantation and learning to grow in a new environment.

This year has not been easy–it could have easily broken and destroyed a much stronger woman than I. But God, in His infinite grace, has caused this weak woman to withstand such a storm so that He might be revealed strong amidst my weakness.

Today I’m thankful…

…for dreams rising and being dashed–and for a hope secure beyond my dreams

…for doctrines and worldviews challenged, some confirmed–and for an anchor that holds amidst it all

…for relationships broken and formed–and for the friend who never leaves me nor forsakes me

I am thankful for the material and ethereal changes this year has wrought…

…the transition from student to professional

…the move from Lincoln to Columbus

…the transfer from one church (in Lincoln) to another (in Columbus)

…the awakening of my mind to the things of God

I am thankful for the many new things this year…

…for new blogging friends

…for a new home

…for a new church

…for a new Bible study

…for a new job

…for a new book club

Many things have changed this year, but one thing remains the same: The God who began this good work in me is faithful to complete it. And today, I am thankful most of all for the faithfulness of God so clearly seen throughout my many life changes.