in difficult times...

It's really a blessing to have sisters that are rooted in the word of God...

they are my encourager...and i love them so much!

My mentor, Shannon, said something that touched me so much and it goes like this;

"When the petals are on the floor.....and it all looks gloomy,

Look up and realize new flowers are budding!"

It spoke to me..the petals on the floor that is gloomy represents things that we may be experiencing that is pulling us down. For example; problems, struggles, disappointment, regrets, sadness, oppression, depression, unforgiveness, etc. If we focus on the problems and struggles, we won't be able to see what is ahead. The many blessings that God prepared for us.

There will be a waiting period between the budding and blooming of flowers. It is the period that we are waiting for God's promises to be seen and done in our lives. God has a amazing plan for everyone, but first God needs to prepare us to receive it. Trials and waiting period will be painful but always remember that, in all we are going through, God is with us!

Continue believing God,

Continue trusting God,

Continue seeking Him and,

Drawing close to Him each day..

I believe God will speak to you!!

Be blessed!

Ev

the promises of God...

A lot of times, questions do arise when something bad happens...

"why did this like this happen?"

"why did God let this happen?"

"why do i need to go through all of this?"

"why why why......?"

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I came across this poem written by a lady, Annie Johnson, who experienced symptoms of arthritis. Soon she was forced to give up her teaching job. With no way to make a living, Annie turned to writing poetry to support herself and a frail sister. As the pain increased, often she could write only a few words at a time. Yet God used her writings to encourage other suffering people. When she received a letter telling of a woman's struggles with depression, Annie wrote this poem;

"What God Hath Promised."

God hath not promised skies always blue

Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through;

God hath not promised sun without rain,

Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.

But God has promised strength for the day,

Rest for the labor, light for the way,

Grace for the trials, help from above,

Unfailing sympathy, undying love.

Annie did not complain but continue to trust and stayed close to God. Did Annie ask God to take away her pain? No doubt she did. But she did not focus on her sufferings, however, she did God's work by doing all she can.

Only God knows the reason why He wants us to go through the trial in His strength. Through time you will know and when you look back, you'll thank God for the things you learnt during the period of trial.

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

God bless!

Ev