As this month of April comes to a close, and a new month is about to begin. I started to reflect on the last 30 days and a lot of things were on my heart. The first thing that I thought about was how God’s hand has been on my life and my daughter’s. He has provided for us in countless ways from school for Sofia and myself, my parents who care for Sofia while I attend class in the evenings, family support, health, my career, and so much more.

How have I shown my gratitude? This resonated with me as I really started to look and see how many opportunities I have missed out on sharing my gratitude, or even voicing it to the ones who mean the most to me. Now, I don’t want anyone reading this to think that I have it all together and my life is perfect. Let me be the first to say, I struggle with many things and it’s only God’s grace and mercy on my life that I get through each day.

Now, my title says ” In all things be grateful” in the good and bad God wants us to come before Him and give thanks. How can I thank Him for the struggles, trials, and hurts in my life? I mean let’s be real…. how can I thank Him for my struggles in motherhood, in school, personally and when I feel all alone. At that moment, I was reminded that in those times, He wants to hear from me. I can just pour out my heart, my deepest fears, concerns, and even with of all the mistakes I make daily He still loves me just as I am. That is the AMAZING thing about God, He just takes me as I am and wants to mold me into the mother, student, and woman He wants me to be.

As this day ends and a new month is upon us , I want you to think about challenging yourself in writing down or voicing 3 things that you are grateful for each day. It can be anything….. nothing it too big or small. You can write it out, type it in your memo pad in your phone, or however you want to keep track. Now 3 things you are grateful for 31 days = 93 for the month of May. Then at the end of the month you can see how God carried you through each moment the good, struggles and in all things we can be grateful.  I hope that you will be encouraged and reflect on how much we have to be grateful for.

Let me leave with this  verse:

1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you.”