Recently, I have experienced a renewed gratefulness for my Savior.
Grateful that no matter what the circumstances are around me, He is always with me.
Grateful that He continues to provide blessing upon blessing upon blessing.
Grateful that I can always count on Him.
Grateful that He never leaves me.
Grateful that despite all the shortcomings of humans, He has none and is always constant.
Grateful that He protects me and shields my heart.
Grateful that He knows my heart.
Despite the hurt, evil, anger, confusion, bitterness, frustration of the world, He remains.
He never leaves. He never fails.
And I can't help but be so so grateful for that.
For when I am grateful, all the hurt, evil, anger, confusion, bitterness, frustrations seem to fade away.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, nor will the flame burn you... Do not be afraid, for I am with you. - Isaiah 43:2&5