11/8

Grateful for feeling uncomfortable. I've been observing a classroom the last few months. My first day, first week actually, I was uncomfortable. Every doubt started coming straight to my head:
Can I do this?
Will I be good at this?
What if I made a wrong decision?
Am I smart enough?
Does the teacher think I have potential?
As the weeks have been going on, I'm reminded that the only way I can do my best at this is by pushing myself farther and farther out of those comfort zones. That's what every good experience in my life has been, so why not trust that Abba will prove himself again?
Thanks Abba for not keeping me the same.

11/7

Grateful for the feeling of walking through a park, with hills, dirt paths, small fear of rattlesnakes behind each bush, and the sun descending while breathing fresh air. Grateful that we can go outside and enjoy (in some places) quiet we couldn't experience anywhere else. Thanks Abba.

11/6

Grateful that ultimately God's opinion of me is the only important opinion. Grateful that despite what I do, say, learn, or think, He still looks at me as righteous, precious, beloved, 'mine.' Thanks Abba that you never give up on me.

11/5

Grateful for my best friend and her brother! Their example of love, compassion, kindness, and loyalty to me is so encouraging and supportive! So thankful they include me in their family too. Thanks Abba for placing them in my life as randomly yet purposefully as you did, You are good.

11/4

Grateful for sleep. Naps, dreams, beds, pillows, snoring, waking up renewed. All of it. Sooo grateful that sometimes sleep is the best medicine for a bad day or restless heart. Thanks Abba.

11/3

Grateful that God brought so many teenagers in my life! They keep life moving, fun, and hopeful for the future. So much potential in these kids you guys! Seriously, embrace the teens. Thanks Abba for my broz and sistaz.

11/2

Grateful for second chances. That people are willing to give me second chances, and third, and fourth, and fifth....thankful for the never ending supply of grace. Thanks Abba!