blessings

i've never been one to despise or regret the tricky situations that life brings. i mean, if i had my choice on any given day, i would choose a happy one. but overall, i wouldn't want an easier way out. i'm blessed to have been placed in the times and places that i have. i can see the growth and the purpose behind so many of the hard times and feel honored that God's confidence in me has allowed me to be victorious. and by victorious, i mean...through it all...i am happy and in my right mind (if you question this, let me have my time of glory please and keep your comments to yourself :) ). satisfied or content? no, not yet. but confident that i am on my way? ALL. DAY. LONG. impatient at times? certainly. but discouraged by the journey? nope. i am confident that allllllll things work together for good. i am sure that the work that has been started in me will also be completed. when? i have no idea, but i know it will be right on time. how? boy, i wish i knew, but if i did...i'd probably screw it up somehow by jumping the gun or getting so excited that i'd run too fast.

so here's a little "cheers" this morning to waking up on the RIGHT side of the bed, to opening our eyes with hope that today is going to be exactly what is in the plan, and to the confidence that we have that no matter what comes our way, we already have what we need within us to face it.