As I sit here, I’m trying to figure out which way this article will go. So much has happened since my last post, back in January. Our family has had a few financial challenges, health concerns, and so on… and so on. I’m sure many of you can relate or know someone who can. We all have the freedom to make our own choices in life. What we don’t have is the freedom to choose the consequences of our choices. That’s something we often remind the girls and ourselves.
Sometimes we find ourselves in an uncomfortable place, often without answers. While in the mist of our long days and some sleepless nights (yes, Jimmie and I have those too), I always try to find the lesson in our unpleasant situation. It’s during these times God really has my undivided attention. Usually, you’ll find me in a quiet place, listening and/or reading words of encouragement.
When you find yourself in the middle of a storm in your life, and you will, don’t turn back and runaway. Don’t allow fear and doubt to consume you and convince you that you are being punished for something you said or did in the past. Think about the many, many blessings on the other side waiting for you. Rely on your confidence in God to help you endure your temporary situation. Revisit previous blessings in your life and how they made you feel. Think about how you will greet your new blessings. And remember…life happens.