Draw Near

This is another thankful list; here goes:

-Em's birthday was on Wednesday and I'm thankful that I got to spend some time with her and pray bold prayers while laying on her bed

-Arami birthday dinner

-Friends that encourage me and ask me hard questions aka "Grace, what's the real reason why you aren't looking for nursing jobs?" Well, I've come to realize that the real reason is that I'm pretty scared. I'm scared of responsibility and failure, of the possibility of disappointment and potential that I might not be cut out to be a nurse. I'm scared that I won't enjoy my job and that I'll be dragging my feet to work. But God, you already know all of this. You already know. And even though I don't know what or where to look for a job, I know that you are calling me once again to step out in faith. And I know that I don't need to know everything right now - that I can be completely satisfied in knowing the God who does in fact know all. And so I draw near, and I ask that you would once again guide my steps.

-I've become friends with a few of the regulars that come into Philz and one of them, Alex, complimented me by saying "Grace, you're the heart of Philz." And then another friend, Maria, gave me a tip over the bar last week. I'm thankful for Art, who comes in every day and orders a Philtered Soul extra extra sweet and creamy, and for the brief daily interactions we have. I'm thankful for Kyle, who wants to be Korean language buddies.

So many good gifts, Lord. Thank you.