Hi everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! This was on my heart to share with you. I used to look at where I am on the journey of becoming the best version of myself and feel disappointed that I am not further ahead.

During the moment, you may not see the good in the hardship, but if you stay the course, you will soon realize that God is redirecting your mindset and preparing you for better.

“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV

I am now grateful for the place where I am on my journey right now. Looking at the life lessons and wisdom that I have gained leading up to the place where I am, God has me right where he wants me to be. I once was on a quest to find love to complete me in another person. However, God derailed my plan while showing me that He is the only one who can make me whole.

He protected me by causing each attempt I made to attract love to fill a void and place another on a pedestal in my heart above him to fail.

I now realize that He was placing me in a position where I could only trust and depend on him to show me his unconditional love. Comparing myself to others and envying what they have only separates me further from God’s love.

It was only through His love, that renewed my perspective of love, and I began to feel worthy of pouring love back into myself and receiving love from others. Everything works out for your good when you surrender your will and trust in him with your whole heart. We must continue to tell of his goodness to others because God is worthy of all the honor and glory. Amen.

“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done”.

Psalms 105:1 NIV

Be Grateful and Blessed,

Ronni Lauren💋