Everything for good.

It’s hard for me to understand God’s plan for me. What’s the blueprint of my future look like?

When bad things happen, unfortunately I start to worry. But when hope kicks in, my faith arises, God shines through.

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The alternative.

Have you ever been so physically or mentally exhausted you didn’t think you could go another minute?

You come to a cross road in life when you are forced to make hard choices.

Some decisions are life altering, while some get you to the next step in your journey.

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Contentment

Covetousness is very subtle.

Can you honestly say you are satisfied and content with everything around you?

Being content is a learned attitude. I’ve never met a toddler who is content all day long.

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Door knob.

I heard this analogy from a pastor and it was so revealing to me.

When I accepted Jesus into my heart, I opened the door. There was no door knob, where Jesus could just barge right in. He did knock many times and I finally answered.

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Pruning

Pruning trees and plants is a necessary part of a gardener’s thriving garden.

Without it, their growth would be altered, or worse, stunted.

God prunes me often. Sometimes it hurts and often I question, “why?”

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Welcome mat.

The devil has a way of making a good day bad. But, he’s no match for God’s power that is in you and me, if we have trusted God with our life.

You see, if you meet satan at the front door and refuse to let him in, he has no alternative but to walk away.

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God says, "go this way."

There are many scary things in life that we do. Choices we make, hoping it’s the right one.

I’ve found that I may not always know where God’s leading me, or why, but I can be sure that if I put my trust in Him and ‘His way,’ it always turns out good.

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Proven love.

Trust. Don’t test.

Satan’s a bully; always been a bully. Just ask Job.

The devil places shiny objects to distract us, or worse, to throw us off course.

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Provision.

Can you imagine wearing the same pair of shoes for 40 years?

I once went a whole year without buying one piece of clothing. It showed me that I already have enough clothes. We often buy things we don’t even need.

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