A Heart Full of Gratitude

My heart has been filled with the power of gratitude. I find myself extremely thankful for so many good people, and the kindness that has been extended to our family, continually. Gratitude is a deep feeling that is hard to describe, but there is this fire of warmth that just makes me want to burst with joy! People are so good! God is good!

I find myself so grateful for my Heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ. I laid in bed the other day, and I just kept repeating out loud to God, "Thank you, thank you, thank you, for EVERYTHING!" God has been good to me, oh so good. Despite my trial, I have been raised to new heights of joy and happiness. And that, my friends, is a miracle of miracles.

Death and joy would seem unlikely friends. But death is just another doorway into a better world. The closer you are to God, and Jesus, the more clear that world becomes, and that makes the physical separation bearable. My desire to live, and live joyfully, is now more vibrant than ever. I cherish each day, and I often laugh at the silly small stuff. I smile because it simply feels good to smile. I cry as need be, but I am even grateful for the tears that make me feel so deeply, and alive.

I find as I trust God more fully, I am able to feel gratitude more freely.

It is wonderful! I highly recommend trusting God.

Jesus suffered for our sorrows, as well as our sins, and I have felt that ultimate power of His sacrifice on my behalf. I am realizing now how much I truly need Jesus, personally. I have always loved Him, and tried to follow Him with all my heart -- but now I feel a great need for Him to carry me, and lift my burdens. I cannot make it without Him, I just can't, I would fall. I have never felt that way before now. I have never been so broken in need of healing, until now.

Without Him, I would sink into the depths of despair. But with Him, I have been lifted to new heights of happiness.

I stand astonished at His grace, and power to heal.

The future is full of limitless potential and hope, because of Him.

Hope. That is what I feel. There is something deep within my soul that is burning with hope. I can't explain it, but it drives me on into each new day. In this world filled with darkness and misery, I feel light and hope for a bright future. The future is bright, because my faith is strong. I am nothing without my Heavenly Father. He is everything to me.

I just want to say thank you to all who have helped our family. You know who you are.

I love you.

I especially want to thank my Heavenly Father for EVERYTHING.

My heart is full. Like, really, really, full.

Glory to God!