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I’m back!!!
It has been over a year since my last post. I can’t believe it’s been that long. That was never the plan.
At first, I just wanted to take a few weeks off. Then I realized that my original reason for writing the blog in the first place was starting to get lost.
The original intent was to work my way through grief and to let other people who were going through the same thing know that they were not alone. That we could not only survive this thing, but we could actually thrive.
Sometimes we think the things we are going through are unique to us. But we are all going through something. And like my pastor says, if you are not going through something now, just hold on, it’s coming. That’s just how life is.
This past year has taught me a lot though. I have learned to lean on God in a way that I never had before. I learned that God is right there whenever we need Him. We may not see Him, or even feel Him, but He is there in the midst of my sorrow, my pain, my fear, and even my indecision, God always has a plan. And I know that He not only hears my prayers, but He answers them too (at least the ones He knows are best for me).
One of the major things that happened last year was the passing of my middle brother. And I am telling you, my heart literally felt like it was broken. He had a unique way of seeing things. I loved that about him…even though it frustrated me to pieces sometimes. Once he had his mind set on something, nothing was going to change it. I miss him so much.
His passing made me realize that I have been so stuck. I have been just going through the motions. I laugh when others are laughing, but most of the time it’s just perfunctory. I don’t feel it in my soul. I realized that the enemy loves that because he wants me to keep dwelling on the past so that I never get to enjoy my future. He doesn’t want me to walk in my purpose or get to live out my destiny. But I know he is a manipulator, and the king of distraction.
I had to decide that I can’t let his tricks keep me from the things God has for me. I am an overcomer, and so are you!
We have a purpose, and God has a plan for our lives. We have to stop focusing on all the things we don’t have, or didn’t do, and keep our focus on the things we do have and are doing.
And this is what I know for sure…God is not going to let us miss out on anything he has for us. Nothing.
I don’t care how many times we go around the mulberry bush. He is patient when it comes to us. He loves us soooooo much.
So for now, my focus is on pleasing God, and trusting that He knows what He’s doing. I will stay the course, and remember the promise that He will work everything out for my good.
Until next time…
Be blessed!