Living On The Edge

Welcome! Let me tell you a little about who I am. I am a woman on an adventurous journey following where God leads me. I love the excitement of living on the edge, waiting for God to rescue me in the most amazing ways. My heart's desire is that I may inspire others to join me as I seek to live fully, love passionately, and laugh joyfully!

Live Abundantly!
Amy

John 10:10..."I have come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."

I invite you to contact me: liveabundantly.john1010@gmail.com

Thankfulness

dancingdreamer | January 10, 2008 18:54

In 1997, shortly after my son, Thomas, was born I began what I believe now was the biggest battle of my life. I was fighting post-partum depression. It felt like I was in a hole and I couldn't get out.

I opted not to take medications for my depression. So I fought a battle to get my life back for the next 5 months. It was during this season of my life that I learned a valuable lesson that has stayed with me. I learned that gratitude has a way of bringing light into the darkness.

In my gloom, I began writing everyday in my journal 5 things that I was thankful for. Some days were very difficult to be grateful. But as I continued this ritual, I noticed my depression lifting. It eventually became a habit for me to express my gratitude. I really believe that THANKFULNESS played a vital role in my defeat over my gloominess.

I have SO much to be thankful for. I pray that no matter what circumstances God allows to come into my life -- I will have a grateful heart!

1 Thessalonians 5:18

"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. " NIV

Colossians 2:6 & 7

"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." NIV

Ephesians 5:20

" And you will always give thanks for everything to God the father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." NLT

Psalm 7 :17

"I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High." NIV

A thankful heart is a happy heart!