God will

Happy Thursday evening everyone!

How are you all doing? All is well here despite the craziness of the world around me. Shoot me a text or drop me a comment, I love hearing from you, and I love it when you share what’s happening in your world.

So much has been going on here in my neck of the woods, but despite all the crazy, I am truly blessed.

Tonight, as I pondered on what to write about and more importantly what to share, I came across this perfectly timed quote.

“God will give you strength when you think you can’t go on. He will give you joy when you feel discouraged. He will make a way when it looks impossible. Believe!”-unknown

Today was one of those days. It started out pretty amazing. I was able to rejoin my chair volleyball club, but once home, holy heck, life just kept happening. I can honestly say that I was not only physically exhausted, but mentally too.

I had to just stop everything I was doing at one point because I couldn’t function for a bit. I am so blown away how people can treat others with no regard to how it will affect them. People can be so cruel. I don’t get it one bit. As John always says though, “it’s not always for us to understand and perhaps their cruelty isn’t a lesson we the receivers need to learn, but the person casting evil upon us, maybe it’s their lesson to learn.

Just when I thought I was ready to toss in the towel on people, at least for today, I got a phone call from a friend who said to both John and I, “you both have been through so much unfairness in life and you both deserve to have your forever home and I’ll do whatever it takes to help you find it.” This person’s compassion for others is felt, not only in his words, but in his actions. God most certainly sent him into our life’s right on time.

So, after John and I finished our phone call, I saw the quote above. I was given strength when I didn’t think I could on. I was given joy when I felt defeated and discouraged. He paved the way when I saw nothing but constraints. Then, in the blink of an eye, all was made clearer. Just like that, John and I saw a shift in our want to find a new home, we saw a need, and He sent in the right person for the job.

Psalm 28:7- “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him.”-NIV.

In the above verse, we as His followers are encouraged to rely on His strength and protection all while finding joy in His help.

As I reflect back on today and the last few months, I can honestly say that I am still standing because of God’s grace. Every storm that I’ve gone through, He’s given me the strength to carry on. He’s brought incredible people into my life at the right time. I can’t say somehow I’ve always risen stronger than before. Instead, I can say I am stronger through Him and because of Him.

Everything that was meant to crush me, crush my spirit, has only strengthened me. Because God gave me the strength even when I didn’t realize I had any.

God will always provide the path, we simply need to take a deep breath, breathe in, then release 5! 4! 3! 2! 1!

It’s not always easy to let go and let God but take it from someone who finds that to be a constant struggle, letting go and letting God is absolutely the best way to go through life. I don’t always get the answers I think I need. I get the answers that best serve me and my life. He always knows what’s best for me. He gives me answers through signs. Through family and friends and for that, I am truly blessed.

I’m not sure where my next stop is in this game of life, but I am most certain of one thing, He will always take care of me and help me find the right path.

John and I have had a few disappointments over the past couple of weeks, but you know what, when we let go of the things we couldn’t or can’t control, the light gets brighter, and we are able to see bigger and better things.

God has a plan for both John and me. He has our best interest at heart, and He will bless us for our patience and trust in Him.

Well guys, it’s time for me to hit the hay. I am officially tired.

Please don’t forget, until next time, Love Life++ Hugs