And God said…
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Oh, there you are. You, at fifteen and so full of adventure and hope. I’m glad I caught you for a moment. It won’t take long, I promise. There are dozens of things that I could tell you, of course. Like the fact that your best friend will end up marrying your brother (I know…
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grace. when I’m offended. grace. when expectations aren’t met. grace. when there are differing opinions. grace. when I’m wounded. grace. when I’m lost. grace. when I’m misunderstood. grace. in every moment. everyday. “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” Luke 12:48 I find myself teetering on the edge. Vile, unloving thoughts closing…
the year I stopped being a proper-church-attender and learned to just be with God
I always loved Sunday mornings. Up early, my hair pinned and primped with frizz tamed. Long skirts that flowed around my ankles or knee-length ones, paired with colored tights and high heels. It was often the only day of the week that I wore makeup, not overly done but a bit of eyeliner and face…
Oh, I pray that you feel Him close as you learn more. It can be discouraging and, at times, depressing, but God is faithful. He really truly is. So glad you commented- will be praying for you. Am excited that you are walking into this time with your heart set on Him! Blessings!
Can I just say that these posts have been so uplifting to my heart. 🙂 As it stands right now, my dr said we’re prob facing PCOS (ultrasound in may will verify) but my spirit is already testifying to it and showing me some plans He has for me through it. Each time I read your posts, my heart finds a little more peace, a little more excitement for what to comes. I am aware that the road will be hard at times, but I also know that with our focus on Him, He can soothe those aches and pains as well. 🙂
I have found this to describe my personal refining process! Whether I have liked it or not, God has been molding me and making me to reflect His Image more clearly. I would not go back, and still I press forward . . . through more refining. Thank you for your encouragement as we walk this road.
It is so wonderful to have people journeying on the same road… loneliness is the greatest discouragement. You have blessed me, Lauren.
How very true!