Grow girl!

Hey sis! I'm baaccckkk!

Wait let me not act like it hasn't been SIX MONTHS since my last blog! Life has been life-ing! So many things have changed, but I'll share that at a later time.

Now, if you're like me, you may have been experiencing difficulties or had a few setbacks. There may be goals that were set that have not been accomplished or you can't even see an end in sight to the issues you are facing. The distactions are real! The enemy may be fighting you tooth and nail through friends, family, or even on your job, My encouragement for you is...

Count it all joy!

Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]. And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4

Yes you may be suffering right now, but just think about what God is going to do with it (Romans 8:28) and through you because of it. (Revelation 12:11)

As His daughters we are promised to suffer, but He also promised to turn our mourning into dancing AND give us beauty for ashes. We have to shift our gaze from our problems and focus it our eyes on the source. The "I Am". He is whatever we need...when we need Him. Our protector, provider, counselor, guide, defender... I could go on and on. Do not worry! What he can do with one word is more than we could ever do in our own strength.

God is keeping and protecting us, so don't worry about the "what if's", set your gaze on Him and begin to worship in the rain and allow Him to reign supreme in those moments when you're unsure. He knows ALL THINGS! You are graced for the weight!

I know it's easier said than done, but I have some practical tips to strengthen your faith!

Embrace Trials as Growth Opportunities: Understand that trials and challenges are opportunities for personal growth and development. James 1:2 encourages believers to "consider it pure joy" when facing various trials, as these experiences can strengthen our character and faith.
Develop Perseverance: View setbacks as a way to develop perseverance. James 1:3 highlights that the testing of faith produces perseverance. By enduring through difficult times, you build resilience and the ability to withstand future challenges with greater ease.
Seek Completeness and Maturity: Aim for spiritual maturity and completeness through the process of overcoming setbacks. James 1:4 explains that perseverance must finish its work so that one may be "mature and complete, not lacking anything." Trust that each trial is a step towards becoming whole.

By embracing these principles, we can find joy and purpose even in the midst of setbacks, trusting that each challenge contributes to our overall growth and maturity.