Thankful Thursday: Uncertainty

Here in this uncertain season, when I have little but thesis to keep me busy and no idea what lies beyond my master’s degree, I am thankful.

Today I’m thankful…

…for my big sister’s reminding me that when this is all over and my story has been told, I will look back and be able to say that not only was God’s plan for my life good–it was the best

…for my brother and sister-in-law for giving me a three step plan :-) for resolving the ambiguity of my future (Hah!)

…for my dad for affirming my type-A, want-to-plan-everything-in-advance nature, while at the same time reminding me to trust God and let Him work His plan in the little day-to-day details that currently have me going stir-crazy

…for a dear friend and sister who reminded me on Sunday that God holds my heart in His hands–and that He cares for my heart far more than I ever could

…for an assurance that amidst the storms and uncertainties of life, when I can’t see beyond the clouds and rain, my anchor holds.

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly trust in Jesus’ Name.

On Christ the solid Rock I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness seems to hide His face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.

When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh may I then in Him be found.
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.