Difficulty is Part of Our Growing

At times it is hard to hold on to what you believe...to have faith...to deal with the struggles you are faced with, doubting God will bring you to the other side. In the midst of it, know two things without question: 1. God really does love you, no matter what. 2. He ALWAYS knows what He is doing. You don't have to understand why or have all the answers. Clarity comes on the other side, your faith will grow, God's glory will be revealed, and if your attitude is right, you will be thankful and have learned to appreciate that which is most important. Philippians 1:6 & Romans 8:28

This was a tough week, but the worst is over, and the prayers of good friends were the key!  I am still praying for God to show me what it is about myself that needs to change, but based on His desire for me, not on my fears and regrets. Those of us who are always hardest on ourselves, tend to beat ourselves up, because we always want to do the right thing and be the right person. So, as I pick up the pieces and move forward, I will have faith that this is all part of my growing and it is because God loves me, not because He has misled or abandoned me. A good friend shared this with me this morning, so I am passing it on to you. It is a page from a devotional based on Isaiah 12:2 and Romans 8:6.  May God bless each of you today!