Posts Tagged ‘pain’
Peace
I have felt peace in so many areas of my life by trusting in the Lord. My trust in Him doesn’t always “fix” things, but my trust changes my perspective of the issues I’m facing. I’m still growing in my faith and I hope to keep growing until my last day here on earth. I…
Read MoreRock Bottom
I’m not sure that I’ve ever hit “rock bottom”, but I’m confident that I’ve been close before. I see “rock bottom” as the lowest point that I could sink too. I see “rock bottom” as a place of desperation, struggle and often pain. When I think of my “rock bottom” and then I reflect on…
Read MoreFaith Under Fire
There have been times when my faith is tested. There have been other times when I feel like I’m attacked because of my faith. When trials come, it’s easy to ask, “Why me?” I think I should probably be asking “Why not me?” I think suffering is no respecter of persons. Everyone suffers, whether a…
Read MoreTests
I have never been afraid of tests, but I’m not a fan of them either. Tests seem to have a pass or fail side to them. If I’m taking a test for a class and I need to score a 90 or above, that is a lot of pressure. I need to know my stuff.…
Read MoreWise Builder
I enjoy building things and watching them function for what they were built. I also enjoy repairing things that are broken. I am blessed to work with a builder who builds homes and helps fulfill dreams of people who dream of living in them. I get to see firsthand the sequence of events that take…
Read MoreLead Through It
I have watched people I admire lead in times of great personal pain or loss. It’s hard to imagine being in the spotlight in the middle of deep suffering. When I see great leaders, lead through deep sorrow, it reveals to me that there is great depth of character and faith below the surface. A…
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