Thankful Thursday!! (62)

Today, I'm thankful...

1. That Jesus is my Shepherd and "the Guardian of my soul." (1 Peter 2:25) I must've read that before at some point, but it didn't hit me so deeply until now... I really love that description of Him, because my mind, will, and emotions need a guardian to keep me on track. :)
2. That I ordered my sixth "blog book" on August 21st... kind of a minor thing, but it was definitely God's timing. The day I received it, the first 3 posts I randomly flipped to were all really good for me to re-read and remember!

3. For the unexpected strength, security, joy, and peace I feel that could only be coming from Christ in me right now!! I have never before been so aware of being upheld and sustained by God, and I know I wouldn't be functioning at all without Him.
4. For knowing that my parents fully support me going on to get a doctorate as long as it's what I'm sure I want to do!
5. For this picture, captioned "Boo Sammiches!" lol If that doesn't brighten your day, then I don't know what will! :)

6. For my counselor, Del, helping me to sort through what's going on and see myself more clearly.
7. For the uplifting letter that came with the flowers - the closing line said, "The best is yet to come in this life," and I really do believe that!! #thankful #butistillhatehashtags ;)

Song of the Week = Roar by Katy Perry (much to Laura's dismay, I'm sure. lol)

Cheesy, yes, but fun and upbeat and good to run to! (I'm being very careful to avoid depressing songs or shows, and it's making a real difference.)