One fabulous Thinker

 Have you ever had a conversation that made you stop and think about just how much God has changed you? Recently, I spoke with a friend who reflected on behaviors and habits she once engaged in. Hearing her reaction to recognizing those things in herself made me pause. I understood her feelings because I, too, have experienced that moment of looking back and feeling unsettled by things I once did, said, thought, or considered normal. Maybe someone describes a behavior, attitude, or way of thinking and you suddenly realize it used to be part of you. Perhaps a conversation brings back a memory of how you used to respond, what you tolerated, or what you once justified. Suddenly, you find yourself thinking: Did I really do that? Did I think that way? How did I not see it? How long did I let that stay? It's an interesting feeling. There can be disbelief, discomfort, and even a sense of disgust. But for me, there is something much deeper beneath that reaction. Gratitude. Not shame. Not c...