the storm

When trouble strikes, we sometimes forget our knowledge of God too. We struggle to recall past answers to prayer, specific guidance provided by the Holy Spirit, and lessons learned in previous crises. Only the present seems real. Our minds spin with future implications, and our troubled emotions inhibit clear thinking.

In our own strength, we lack sufficient resources and abilities to meet life's challenges. So God provides what we need. Our suffering is never a surprise to the Lord. He knows everything we are going through. More than that, He’s orchestrating our circumstances for His glory and our benefit, according to His good will.

Reflecting on the divine purpose in hardship can help us respond to trials in a God-honoring way. --- C. Stanley

light in darkness

I had stepped back on my restoration of mind, soul, spirit and body the past 5 weeks and now feel a step forward, feel life coming back in veins that had closed due to loss of purpose and darkness of dreams and vision. New light is beginning to come through the clouds and life is springing from a cold hardened soil. Hope and change, new love is causing the blood to flow .