A Thanksgiving of Redemption: Grateful for the God Who Saved My Life

As I sit here on this Thanksgiving week, my heart is full in a way I can’t even explain. Not because everything is perfect, not because life is easy, and not because every prayer has been answered… but because God has been faithful to me in every season.

That alone is enough to give thanks.

This year, I’m especially grateful for the things you can’t buy at Target, wrap in a bow, or post with a cute filter. I’m thankful for the deep things - the soul things - the things only Jesus can do.

I’m thankful for salvation.

There was a time when darkness felt louder than hope… but Jesus stepped right into that place and said, “Not her. She’s Mine.” I will never get over the miracle of being rescued by His love.

I’m thankful for being clean and sober.

The girl I used to be never imagined a day where her mind would be clear, her spirit would be steady, and her cravings would be replaced with peace. But here I am - living a life I once thought was impossible. Only God.

I’m thankful for forgiveness.

Forgiveness that doesn’t just wipe the slate clean… but restores, rebuilds, and rewrites. I have been forgiven of things that once held me hostage. Jesus didn’t shame me - He redeemed me.

I’m thankful for healing.

Some wounds were decades deep. Some aches were nameless. Some memories still sting. But God has met me in every broken place and breathed life where pain used to live. Healing is a journey, but I’m grateful to be on it with the One who heals hearts like mine.

I’m thankful for redemption.

Redeemed from my past.

Redeemed from my shame.

Redeemed from who I thought I had to be.

Jesus didn’t just save me - He transformed me. Look at God.

I’m thankful that I am loved.

Not just loved - known, held, chosen, and fiercely cared for by the God of the universe. His love is the steady thing in my life, the thing that carried me through storms I thought would break me.

I’m thankful for purpose.

After everything I’ve walked through, I shouldn’t even be here - but God said otherwise. And now I get to write, speak, encourage, and shine for His glory. That is a gift I’ll never take lightly.

If this Thanksgiving feels heavy for you…

Please hear this:

You are loved.

You are seen.

You are not forgotten.

And the same God who rescued me, redeemed me, and healed me - He can do the same for you.

Thanksgiving isn’t about pretending life is perfect. It’s about pausing long enough to remember that God has been good, faithful, and present every step of the way.

So this year, I’m giving thanks for one thing above all:

Jesus.

The One who saved me.

The One who changed me.

The One who keeps loving me, leading me, and lifting me.

Happy Thanksgiving, beautiful people. 💛 May His goodness meet you in every moment - and may His love wrap around your heart in the sweetest way.