I now reside here in Illinois. After the toughest season in my life, I was led out here from AZ by an Act of Faith in which God had put it upon my Heart to move here and pursue him deeper, as well as pursue my Cause for Christ in the Fulfillment and the Betterment of his Kingdom. He has been so good to me over all the years. The last 3 Years were especially Tough..... Even though they have been extremely challenging in all areas ( Financial, Physical, Emotional).....they have also been the Best Spiritually! I have not always made the best choices, I am human and a Sinner. I have intentionally and unintentionally, Spiritually hurt people along the way, for that I want them to know I Truly seek their Forgiveness, as I Forgive those that have hurt me in my Past. I also seek soulful reconciliation at some level if the Lord so wills. I too have misjudged others.... as others have misjudged me. God had to Break Me so to speak. He had to bring me to a place where I was not afraid to say “I can't do this on my own, help me Jesus I'm tired...no more pretending” He can use anything. He decided to use my second divorce.
Accepting someone for the Bad and Good in them is what its all about. We all have Both. Instead of running when we see the slightest sign of something we think is not up to Par, or perfect enough for us.( a fear).... God says we should be an encouragement to one another and spiritually nurture them with Love and Acceptance. Hebrews 10:24. Have I always done this ? No...But I acknowledge my need for Him Daily so that I can be the best Man, Friend or Potential Husband/Father for those that I Truly Love. Life is full of ups and downs, disappointments, loss, trials, pain and sufferings..A lot of dark moments.....But I thank Jesus for His pain and suffering on the Cross for my Eternal Salvation I have Through Him and in Him. To Him be All the Glory! And when I am going through Trials, I do consider it JOY as James 1:2 tells us. It's how we grow and deepen our Faith
A Morning Prayer for God to Be Near - Your Daily Prayer - May 14
God’s Word tells us that His nearness is good for us (Psalm 73:28) because with His nearness, which is wonderful in itself, we also receive His goodness.