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Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come;

Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far and Grace will lead me home.

The song Amazing Grace has always moved me. Sometimes certain voices push me over emotionally faster than others, but this song always gets me. Usually by verse three. Some days it feels like there are more dangers than others days. Some days I get caught in those snares or the toils seem to drag me down. I do my best when I recognize being in one of those spots to remind myself how far I have come.

I also make it a point to surround myself with people who can remind me how far I have come too. People who have come through their own and are willing to share their experience, strength, and hope with me.

I do my best to be that person for them too.

Which one do I need to be today and for whom?

I also do my best to say thank you. When I can remember to be in gratitude, I can focus on the good things happening in my life. I can see and celebrate the blessings and the lessons. When I get into the I wants and I wish, then all I tend to see are the toils and snares.

I’d rather focus on the Grace.