I used to dread holidays. Thanksgiving and Christmas can be really tough when you grow up in a divorced family. This past week, however, was such a sweet reminder of God’s redemption of brokenness. Thanksgiving was filled with togetherness, food and bright lights. We spent a lot of time enjoying each other’s company, eating and laughing. It was perfect. In the midst of it all, I got totally overwhelmed by how much God has loved me despite and through those tough moments. I am so thankful for the ways God has always been there for me, through out all joy and moments of discipline He has been beyond faithful to me. I am so thankful that He is a God that redeems in His time and His timing is always perfect. I am thankful for how closely He has held me when I began to question the timing of that healing. He pursued me when I did not trust His love. I am so thankful that even though there will continue to be brokenness on this side of heaven He knows and cares for me throughout it. I am so thankful that He keeps gently shaping my heart, I need Him so much and He has been so constant. He has loved me so well.
In God’s timing he restores everything in ways so good you could not dream them up yourself.
