The Candid Christian

Pausing with deep gratitude to say thank you to everyone who took out time to celebrate me. Every message, prayer, call, post, gift, and kind thought meant more than words can fully express.

In a world that moves quickly and demands so much of our attention, your decision to stop and show love is something I do not take lightly. I felt genuinely seen, remembered, and encouraged. Thank you for choosing to celebrate my life and journey.

Thank You for the Love, Prayers, and Kind Words

Whether you reached out privately or publicly, prayed for me silently, or spoke words of encouragement over my life—I am deeply grateful. Your love reminded me that community is a gift and that God often uses people to affirm, strengthen, and uplift us.

The Bible reminds us in 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV):

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

You truly did that for me, and I am thankful.

A Special Thanksgiving to My Great God, Yahweh

Above all, my heart overflows with thanksgiving to my great God, Yahweh. He has seen me through every season—public and private, joyful and stretching. He has answered prayers I spoke out loud and prayers I could barely put into words.

My deepest prayer is that I never lose my awe of Him, for He alone is worthy of my worship and praise.

As Psalm 103:2 (NIV) says:

“Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”

And Psalm 145:3 (NIV) declares:

“Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom.”

God has been faithful. He has been kind. He has been present. For that, I give Him all the glory.

Choosing Gratitude and Worship in Every Season

This moment has reminded me again that gratitude is not just a response—it is a posture of the heart. I choose to live in thanksgiving, to walk humbly before God, and to honour Him with my life.

To everyone who celebrated me: thank you.

To my GREAT God who sustains me: all praise and worship belong to You.

May my life continually reflect awe, gratitude, and devotion to the One who is forever worthy, in Jesus mighty name, amen!