Give thanks. In Everything...

Everything.  Even when i can't see the road ahead, thanking God for what i cannot see....not yet at least.  Thanking Him for His watchcare over my life, and that He knows what is around each corner when i haven't got a clue.  Thanking Him for going before me, when i am still wrestling to find courage to take the next step.  Because after all, fear of the unknown may just be what scares me most and interrupts my "walking by faith".

Today i have been spending time with my friend Jaime and her adorable, affectionate......and GIGANTIC dog, Dozer.  Dozer is the best, most faithful guard dog ever.  He weighs in at about 100 lbs, and shakes the house when he jumps.  But i love how safe i feel around this giant pit bull......he would never allow anything to harm or hurt me or his owners.  God's protection is the same.....He is LOVE, He will guard me and lead me.....in His arms and with Him watching.......there i AM SAFE.  Thank You.

Separation Anxiety Much...ahhhhhhhhhh!

Most times whenever i sense the winds of change beginning to blow, my conversations with God go (admittedly) a little something like this:

Me: God why are you changing everything up on me when I was just starting to feel settled?  (of course i start the conversation.....I am ALWAYS TALKING!)

God: My desire for you is not that you find your security and stability here.  The things that you see and feel are so temporal, but it IS my desire that you rest in me....knowing i am holding you up.  Things and circumstances may change, but I NEVER WILL.

Me: But how can You allow me to experience so much anxiety with each new step or phase of life?

God:  My darling, anxiety is NOT my plan for you....I offer peace that transcends human understanding!  When doubt and anxiety are seeping into your heart....lean not unto your understanding, instead lean on Me and I will be your Compass!

Me:  But, but, but God.........this feeling of separation anxiety sucks............ugh.  Please help?!

God:  Abide in Me <3