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Kristen Strong, author of Back Roads to Belonging and Girl Meets Change, writes as a friend offering meaningful encouragement for each season of life so you can see it with hope instead of worry. She and her US Air Force veteran husband, David, have three children and live in Colorado...

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  1. Putting our faith in action … the toughest at times but just like you stated it is a real act of faith when done. God is with us each moment, Jesus will walk with us through each day. I love these statements. I believe in these actions. I pray for my daughter and others that have a very tough time seeing the “blue skies” in each day. My prayer is for their hearts, minds and souls to be touched with Gods goodness. Amen

    • I’m praying the same right now for your daughter, too, as well as for my own heart and any others who are struggling. “Touched with God’s goodness”…may it be so. Thank you for sharing here, Carmen! xo

  2. Actually, the key to peace is to train your mind for Moment by Moment with God. None of us know what will happen when; so leave all worries behind and trust God for each moment. I am 86 years old and have bone cancer which is a death warrant so I definitely do not know from one day to the next.

    MOMENT BY MOMENT WITH HIM
     
    Sometimes we so easily forget,
    How unpredictable our lives may be,
    We make plans for our tomorrows and our futures,
    Not realizing they could change instantly.

    Then one day, you wake up, and it happens,
    Something occurs that’s not at all like you’ve planned,
    Your life has now taken a new direction,
    And it may be difficult for you to understand.

    God never promised that we’d never have struggles,
    That there would always be sunshine and not rain,
    But He said He’d never leave nor forsake us,
    And with His presence we will forever be sustained.

    When God takes us from the height of the mountain,
    And then places us in the valley of despair,
    It’s here we can learn total dependence,
    Upon the One who will always be there.

    Oftentimes it’s only through the midst of the trials,
    We see God works in ways we’d never have dreamed,
    He accomplishes so much beyond our understanding,
    And now things may not be at all what they’d seemed.

    We may not know why God allowed such a hardship,
    We must learn to trust in the One who knows best,
    For our future is seen by Him only,
    And in Him we can confidently rest.

    So when the unexpected may arise in our lifetime,
    And the way God is leading seems dim,
    May we face it not ONE DAY at a time,
    But instead, MOMENT BY MOMENT with Him.

    • Lovely poem, Frances, and prayers for YOU for that “PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING”.Know your “situation” is tough, but pray that God will provide comforting angels rt. by your side!! Stay Blessed, Louise

    • Frances, how generous of you to encourage us by sharing this poem and your perspective in the midst of your own difficult circumstances. As you’ve blessed us, I pray the Lord blesses you and comforts you as only He can. Sending you much love.

    • Frances,

      Sweet sister-Prayers for more good days than bad. May God provide His healing touch, love, & peace that surpasses ALL understanding. Sending hugs from Watauga TN.

      ((((((((XXXXXXXXXX))))))))))))

      Blessings 🙂

  3. What a beautifully inspired truth to remain steadfast throughout our daily walk with God!
    Thanks for sharing, Frances, and God bless you with comfort in all ways throughout each of your days.

  4. Hello Everyone,

    I don’t want to be the “Poster Child” for any reason again. This position is a trick of the enemy. We don’t have to live fear as if we have “no hope” and God doesn’t know we are crying out to Him. He Knows Everything !
    Hold on, help is on the way. Please don’t give up and don’t lose hope, keep hope alive.

    Life can be lived with a constant reminder that God’s Church (His Bride) Wins in the End. We Believers are His Church and we Win in the End.

    Now the middle part of waiting patiently with great expectations can be very long and challenging times. This is the “proving time” but your due season (God’s Timing) is already planned by God and you might as well focus of God’s Power and Strength that lives inside us. Now believe it ! Yes, negative things happen to positive people and you cannot change yesterday. But nothing or nobody can snatch us out of God’s Hands. We live on earth with problems (opportunities for God to solve) are for sure to visit all humans.

    I love it when God’s Plans Come Together ! We are supposed to be thankful and shout before we see the plan come together (that’s walking by Faith and not by sight).

    One Day At A Time . . .

    I pray that my children see me walk by Faith and not by sight.

    With Gratitude,

    Brenda
    Your Sister in Christ

  5. Thank you. So often dread brings with it a malaise of fear. We stop moving forward while we wait for the other shoe to drop. Taking small steps forward in faith develops its own momentum. The hope we find in moving forward is a blessing we too often don’t recognize except in hindsight. I want to revel in each small step. Thank you once again for reminding me that small steps are the path through dark moments.

    • “Taking small steps forward in faith develops its own momentum. The hope we find in moving forward is a blessing we too often don’t recognize except in hindsight.” ~this is fantastic insight, Sandra. You’re exactly right–taking small steps forward *does* build momentum that will bless us. Thank you for putting language to that! Much love.

  6. Thank you. So often dread brings with it a malaise of fear. We stop moving forward while we wait for the other shoe to drop. Taking small steps forward in faith develops its own momentum. The hope we find in moving forward is a blessing we too often don’t recognize except in hindsight. I want to revel in each small step. Thank you once again for reminding me that small steps are the path through dark moments.

  7. I deeply resounded with your article and am so grateful for your reminder to put my faith in Jesus and allow myself to drink of the Living Water that can refresh, reframe, remind, and and re-establish my steps as I walk with the Way-maker. Thank you.

    • I have to preach truth to myself on the daily, and I’m so glad this resonated with you, too, Jann. Here’s to taking the steps necessary to keep ourselves refreshed, reframed, reminded, and re-established! So well said. xo

  8. Great article Kristen. Thanks for writing it. I have had “Mays” like that before too. God has redeemed them for me. I pray that this May is a redemptive one for you. Hugs and prayers

  9. Kristen,

    Last fall my new job changed drastically. Disliked it immensely. My body started aching more. I actually dreaded going into work. Prayed about it & made some changes in my life. Now I just tolerate it. My co workers like me, which makes it tolerable. I have to trust that Jesus has my/our best interests at heart since He gave me this job. Clinging to Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord. “Plans to prosper you & not for harm you. To give you a hope & a future.” Praying this May is better than last years.

    Blessings 🙂

  10. I don’t recall how I happened to come across this site or these blessed articles and comments but I am so grateful I did. I thank you Lord for all I have been fed here. And Frances, I wish you blessed days and that peace that passes all understanding. I hope you see that The Holy Spirit has spoken through you to bless and communicate to so many, your beautiful words of encouragement and hope. Thanks be to God.