Life

In the midst of all our struggles, life still continues around us.  We would like for it to halt when we go through trials.  When we are in an unknown, undesired, unplanned, and unsure situation, we want the dailies to cease to be.  That everything that we are responsible for and to would just pause as we try to figure out where we are.  But life doesn’t work that way.
It is because of that that I am forever grateful to have Jesus in my life.  It is thanks to His presence that I can move forward in the direction He has for me.  This by no means makes it easier, it makes it doable.
I have been reminded that in Christ, I stand from a place of victory not defeat.  I am an overcomer so no matter what I am in the midst of, I will be victorious on the other side.

Laughter

Laughter truly is good medicine.  Had some sad news this week.  My heart is heavy for a friend's family that is grieving the loss of their mother. 

Pain and sorrow are meant to be a part of our lives.  There is truly no way to escape these actions.  But God in His infinite wisdom and love grants us joy and laughter.

But today, God shined down on my family in the form of laughter from the next generation. So blessed and honored to be able to have a group over where they can enjoy themselves and feel very comfortable in our home.

Seasons

There are many seasons that we journey through as we walk this earth.  But the saddest of all is when we have to say goodbye to someone.  Often times it is when we move away or when that person moves but the hard times are when they leave this earth. 

 There comes a joy and a peace when we know they have gone home to be with our Heavenly Father. When we don't know we can become consummed with such grief.  Don't mistake me, I know grief occurs even if.  

Either way saying goodbye to someone who was only 31 is hard.  He lead a hard life but he did bring joy to those lives he touched deep.  My prayer is for those who will be struggling. May God the almighty father pour out His love and peace to you during this time in your life.  And may the church rise up to meet all the needs of those who are suffering.