Welcome back….
I can’t believe it’s August, and school is beginning for so many. For me, this school year is different,
because I am currently in the process of moving my daughter to college. I can’t believe that my husband
and I will officially be empty nesters. Time has passed by so quickly. Some of you may be going through
similar situations; big life changes. With these new changes also brings the extra financial and emotional
stress. I am doing my best not to worry as these changes unfold. It is not God’s desire for us to worry at
all. I have to be honest; I have prayed a lot more lately. I have had to remind myself that God is still in
control of all things and nothing takes him by surprise. The promise of God that I have clung to lately is
that God will make a way when there seems to be no way. In the past few weeks, my faith has definitely
been tested, but it has also grown stronger. As Christians, we sometimes limit God by not asking him to
help us. We tend to forget how much God loves us and how mighty his power is. I have to remind
myself sometimes to slow down and take a minute to focus on God. He is always there for us, but we
have to be willing to make time to communicate with him through prayer and his word. It is my goal
and desire to draw closer to God so that he will draw closer to me. Seek him first.
I had an unexpected conversation with someone this week, and during that conversation, God also
revealed some things to me. As I was speaking to the person, God was also speaking to me in that still
small voice. I got chills realizing the God was taking time to speak to me in that moment. The God of
the universe cares that much about my life to share some of the plans he has for me. Wow! Thinking
about that still blows my mind. Both conversations were unexpected and definitely got my attention in
a positive way. There are some people who would call me crazy; people of the world that don’t
understand. God is real and I will always choose my faith in God even in my moments of struggles and
weakness. It is amazing how fast your mindset changes when God reveals something good to you. I
want to continue seeking God and his wisdom in all that I do continually. He is always working things
out in a timely manner for my life even when I am not realizing it. Thinking about life changes and not
knowing how everything is going to turn out can get stressful, but I remind myself that I know the
peacemaker. I am thankful to God for taking time for me personally and reminding me of who He is.
My faith has been restored and made strong again.
As you face situations in your own life, remember to do the same and spend time seeking God. God is
working things out for the good in my life and in your life. The enemy is always trying to move our focus
off of God and is always trying to create moments of worry and confusion. Let us all be reminded in
who we are in God and that His mercies are new every day.
Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Until next time,
Dana P