Cherish the Blessing

Jeremiah 1:5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."

In thinking about Thanksgiving, I was drawn to the word blessing. I have learned so much about that word this year. I am now able to look at all of the parts of my life, happy moments, suffering moments, and all those in between and see how God blesses me in the midst of them all. I now look at blessing as a nearness of God as the Spirit shapes my heart through people and circumstances. God knows me so well and He knows the best way to reach my soul and grow me closer to Him. This year has been full of difficult moments, but I cherish every single one of them because each of them brought me into a closer, deeper relationship with Jesus. He is who makes my life worth living and He has proven that over and over again this year. I am thankful for the blessings I have received this year through people and circumstances, but I am most thankful for Jesus, who He is and how He changes me. May you be blessed.

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