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Sometimes people, myself included, question the goodness of God. We dwell so much in the chaos and sufferings we are enduring momentarily and cannot see the goodnes of our Father. Sometimes we may think that our God is one who is a God of punishment or torture because of the hardships in our lives-- that is absurd! God is for us-- He wants us to enjoy this life, to immerse ourselves in all the beauty that He created for us. In James we are reminded that when troubles come our way to consider it an opportunity for great joy. Often God is testing our faith to strengthen and develop our endurance. Also- it is not if troubles come our way, but when troubles come our way to carry on with a good heart and a positive outlook in mind.

This time of year many people become some overwhelmed with the burdens of life... like grades, finals, choosing colleges, family/job/financial issues.. etc.. I had a meaningful (I hope) conversation with a friend the other night.. My heart was just overtaken by her stress and the pain she has right now. She was so filled with doubt, a sense of lost hope and faith, and just didn't know what to do. We are going to encounter times like this when we cannot see what is front of us and cannot decipher God's will for our lives... my advice- ask God for wisdom! Seek his WORD, seek counsel from those who know the Lord well, and meditate on His scripture in prayer and praise. God is committed to doing something good in each of our lives! Be intentional with your relationship with God...

I love how everyday has a new lesson and we can never stop learning. Lately, God has been blessing my relationships with people.. blessing the conversations so that He can find glory even there! I have found myself worshipping God during my talks with people, it's incredible. I'm amazed at how you can be praising God and having an intimate meeting with Him just by sharing your heart with someone and listening to theirs. Have a desire to meet God wherever, no matter, where you are and He will! He starts showing up in the most random places and speaking to your heart.. He simply wants this to be your desire!!

Be intentional with your relationships, be encouraged, stand in your faith because when everything else is stripped away we cannot be robbed of our faith or our hope.. Ask Him to meet you!! And endure His goodness... be satisfied in Him- find His place in your suffering and surely He will guide you out.


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