This was taken during my 3rd birthday. I actually don't know what I wished as I blew out my birthday candles, but at this point in my life, I feel that all wishes already came true.
There were some humps and bumps, heartaches and wrong turns. Looking back, I now see that it was all part of God's grand plan for me. I am what I am today and I appreciate everything that I have today because of all of those.
I often hear this phrase from people as they celebrate life's blessings:
"I think I did something good in my life to deserve this."
I beg to differ.
I have what I have now not because I did something good in my life but simply because
God our Father is a very loving, generous and awesome God!
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
As I celebrate another year, I look back and give thanks to a year that was.
Over the years, wishes have lessened,
but the "thank yous" have definitely increased.
I wish. I hope. I dream.
I pray. I claim.
I am thankful. I am grateful.
