"Give thanks to the Lord for He is good."

Psalm 118

I can remember a year ago thinking to myself, "Self, you have never been this happy before. What's the deal?" I couldn't answer that question then. However, I can answer it now and confidently say that I am that happy again...for different reasons though. (And now you are thinking, what on earth is she talking about?)

A year ago, I started a new chapter in my life. I was getting ready to start my sophomore year at A&M with a new major...haha, third time's a charm, right? I was so excited about architecture and can thankfully say that I still have the same passion for it as I did a year ago. But this time last year, I was going to school single...a new woman, changed for the good. It was my season and I was enjoying it. Everyday was a blessing and in everything there was reason to give thanks. Somewhere around the turn of the year I lost the excitement and joy I had for life. I spent the whole spring semester trying to get it back but couldn't figure out how to do it. It wasn't until the summer that I asked God to let me be fully single again, for my season - to focus only on Him, as He is my strength and my comfort. I hoped this was the answer I was looking for to get back to my happy place. All summer I prayed for to be fully single, to be comfortable and confident in myself. I said and genuinely meant, "God, I'm not looking for anyone. I am trusting you and know that when the time is right, you will put someone so amazing in my life. When the time is right, you will show him to me."

God is so amazing. When I wasn't looking, when I was happy to be single, God blessed me with the most wonderful person I have ever encountered, with the biggest heart for the Lord and for other people. Every moment I thank God for him. What is so beautiful about it is that I know this is God's work and not my own. I know it is God that put him into my life.

Now I'm getting ready to start school again but with a different happiness this year than last. Last year I was single for my season and this year God has blessed me with the most wonderful guy ever. I have a new excitement and energy for life and it's all because of God. I love the way he works in my life.

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.