Life is hard. We go through a lot in this life...loss, betrayal, disappointments, financial struggles, and the list goes on and on and on. However, one thing that never changes is God's love for us. Yes, we may lose a loved one or a relationship. Yes, we may go through a major trial. Yes, we have to deal with the sadness and disappointments of life every day. Yet, through it all...We ARE Loved. Who am I to question why things happen? Just read Job 38:1 - 42:6 to find out how God feels about that! LOL! Seriously, He is here for us and loves us with a love that we cannot possibly fathom. Unfortunately, the sin in this world is what brings the chaos....NOT God. God is not to blame for our problems. God is God and it is to HIS discretion what He allows and does not allow. However, it is in no way "His fault" that we have issues. When I had a miscarriage several years back, I had the opportunity to blame God or accept it. It was very hard. I felt so incredibly empty and sad. It … [Read more...]
Haven of Refreshment
A new year is upon us. It is unnerving to think how quickly 365 days come and go. Many of us reflect back and hope forward during this moment of time between what has happened and what is yet to come. And when we take account of where we've been, who we are, and where we are going many of us vow to incorporate change in our lives whether through resolutions, new commitments or purposeful intentions. Reflecting on my personal journey of 2010, I am especially thankful for the blessing of my marriage. For my husband and I, it was a bountiful season of new love, deeper respect, profound communication and a spiritual awakening to a covenant built upon humility and service. If I were to state my intentions for the new year, they would be a commitment to continue deepening my relationship with my spouse through prayer, sacrifice, daily communication and making the choice to love when it would be easier to withhold forgiveness, even in the little things. Although I feel extremely … [Read more...]
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