I do not believe in luck or magic. I believe in God's love and caring ways.

I don’t believe in luck or magic. I believe in God, in His timing, in the doors He opens, and in the ones He lovingly closes, even when at times, I don’t understand why. Neither luck or magic, have ever helped me, nor calmed my spirit, nor even sat with me in those alone times when I cried in a silent room. They have never given me hope and certainly not strength to carry me through from day to day, or during trials and great physical pain. They've never given that Joy that comes only from Jesus' sweet presence, love, and comfort.

I pray others will come to know You, Lord, as well, if they have not yet found you. I'm thankful that You turn no one away.

I'm thankful for all things that find their way into my life, the people I meet, the opportunities I receive, and even the moments that don’t go according to plan... all remind me that there’s a God who sees the bigger picture, when I can only see what’s in front of me.

I may not always understand His ways, but I trust that nothing is beyond His hands. What He means for me and my life, is never a mistake or separate from His will, and what God has planned for my life will always be greater than anything I could try to force on my own.

A PRAYER OF THANKS

"Thank you God for everything. Including the hard trials that help me grow, and give me even more strength to carry on...all because of You.

I love that you said it won’t be easy, but You did promise that You would definitely be with me 24/7 to comfort me with your Holy Spirit in times of deep grief and trouble...as well as the good days,

You’re always there. That's exactly what you've consistently been in my life. You've kept your promises not only to me, but an unnumbered amount of people who have come to you for help and rescue... Me, being just one of those around the world, who decided to trust you, and received a brand new life in You. And thank you for the hard trials too, Lord, because if life was always smooth and easy, we would never learn or grow in our walk with You.

Lord, thank you for being a Promise Keeper and a Way Maker... even when there seemed to be no way, but You made a way. I can't thank You enough for being trustworthy. For being You. Amen."