Recently there have been a lot of things going on in my life and sometimes it’s really hard to see God when I’m in those hard times but I know God is always walking me through them. I remember reading a poem called “Footprints In The Sand” and what it basically says is that even though we can only see one set of footprints that they weren’t ours!! It goes on to say that when we were in those hard times that it was God carrying us through and that’s why we only see one set! The past couple of days has been really hard for me with a lot of things just piling on one right after another and it was to the point yesterday when I just cried out for God and said “you know what I know that your here with me, but I’m tired of using my strentgh and I give it all to you!!” I was talking to someone last night and they gave me some good scritures one is James 1: 2-6 and it says this “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lasks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he mush believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” To have doubts is not good for your spirit and it’s not of God!! I know it’s hard but you have to look at it like this you will be able to help someone who is going through the same situation as you and help them see what you saw!! Last thing is this: trust in the Lord no matter what life is throwing at you because you will over come this because God is carrying and watching your back!! Hebrews 12: 1-3 God bless!!!

Recently I have been astounded at the goodness of the Lord, his never-ending love, compassion, and mercy. It’s wonderful how he works for the good of those who love Him. And I have learned in the past few weeks that even in the rough times he is working for the good of those who love Him. He never promised that this road would be easy, but he did promise that He would walk each step with me and with you. Last night at small groups, I was yet again astounded at the goodness of the Lord, He is moving in a mighty way in individuals, but I challenge you that we not only go after Him for ourselves but for others too, friends and enemies alike. And I believe that when we pray in the power of Christ for others, He unites us in an undeniable way, and instead of many soldiers we become an army for God. Our world requires an army, not individual strength, but a spiritual force, going to battle for those who are not yet part of the army. It is through our trials that the Lord is made stronger in our lives (this is where the rough part comes in). But I want you to be encouraged, I am praying for you and the situation you are in right now. I may not know the specifics of your situation, but God knows, and He is working for your good.