Thankfulness

Currently -2 C(28F) and I am sitting in Fredrikstad, south of oslo, the sunshine light beaming through the window, Feeling so blessed by Filips family. Life is good in Norway. and yes this is now a comfortable temperature for me to be in.

Life is amazing in Norway such a beautiful country, I am so lucky that i am getting to spend part of my life here. And I have to admit Norway with all of its snow and coldness was not my first choice in life, when I first kind of considered YWAM I actually applied for the one in Australia. And i ended up in Norway haha quite opposites sides of the earth. and very different climates. But I love the snow the cold the fresh air, and  everything here, I am just so thankful for it all.

Its good to be thankful in life, even at the worst of times. Just to remember what has happened to you and all the good things that have happened and all the promises that are to come. And its funny when you say what your thankful for, aloud, it turns yours spirit around and you start looking at the bright side of things. And it sounds so stupid to do and maybe that you are trying to escape what has happened. But its not escaping, I cannot change what has happened  or you cannot, I only want to look past things and see the good out of all things as my Father does.

I am thankful for:

Jesus, My family he has given me, life, Norway, each and everyday, all my friends, the sun, the ocean, the mountains, music, my dog olga!, the city of Eugene, the church, rest, joy, laughter, love, America, freedom, Holy spirit, God wanting to use me, God trusting me, the bible, each and every breath I take, for being my protector and my understanding. I could go on and on and on and on.

I thank my God for all he has done for me, what he is doing and what he has promised me. And starting my days with him and saying this to him, is such a great way to start my days. 

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

           "Be Joyful always; Pray continually; give THANKS in ALL circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

  

for when you give thanks to him this what you do

Proverbs 3:5-6

             "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

I miss you guys all so much, Ill see you in 3 months!

Ecclesiastes 3:11

            "He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end."