How many believe that God can bring beauty out of brokenness? I do because I’ve seen it happen in my very own life! When I took this picture I knew there was a message in it! Just like those delicate flowers bloomed in the midst of dry weeds, God brings life and beauty into places we thought were hopeless! Our lives might feel overrun with “weeds”- whether it be struggles, sin or pain but God’s grace will still manage to allow something beautiful to grow out of it!
And yet sometimes our life can become mundane with daily, weekly and monthly routines. It is always good to get away and take a break for a day or two or three! But seriously when you do, it helps you to gain a fresh perspective, rest your mind and body, which are all good.
I have just returned from a Missionary trip in Panama City, Panama. It was a reminder for me of what being a Missionary is all about. You enter a foreign land with a different culture and way of living, not knowing anyone and sometimes not even the language! You leave all that is familiar behind, along with family, friends and your possessions (car, pets, furniture etc).
Well I just Celebrated my 51st Birthday in the Lord and cannot imagine life without Him! Through all my ups and downs Jesus has been there to see me through!
God’s word tells us each season has a purpose and each one is necessary.
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV
So it is with our lives. There are fun times when things go great and we feel good. Those are usually times we are excited about life and what God has for us. Then, we begin to experience change and no longer feel the same excitement.
I believe that God uses everything to teach us and bring growth and maturity to our lives…
Love: to have a strong liking for; take great pleasure in
If you ask yourself what you love, what are some things you have a strong liking for, or find great pleasure in? The Bible says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart [your wishes, your desires; that on which your life centers] will be also.” Matthew 6:21 AMP
We can love the things on our list, but as we labor it is important to keep things in proper perspective.
