Over the years, I have learned that trials and adversity bring me closer to becoming the person I should be - the person I long to be. This process has been brutal at times, but so worth it, because of the lessons learned.
I know no one likes trials, however, we are commanded to be like God and His Son. How can we expect that to happen if we don't experience trials? How can we grow if everything is smooth in our lives? How can we become like the Savior if we don't experience both the bitter and the sweet?
We are not called to save the world, but we are admonished to emulate The Savior in every area of our lives. Enduring through adversity with our focus on Christ insures that we are enduring well.
"Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against the daughter in law, and the daughter in law against the mother in law." ~Matthew 10:34, Luke 12:53
The true gospel of Christ divides. His truths divide, and it is meant to be that way. We are either for Him or against Him. Contrary to popular belief, there can be no middle ground.
This is the time to choose - not tomorrow or next week or next year.
I know it has been a while since my last blog post. I've always tried to listen to the spirit and wait for the Lord's inspiration and guidance. He has always helped me know what message to give.
Lately, I have waited for that to happen.
It hasn't.
Last night the thought came to me that maybe I have said all there is to say and now it is time
to be silent. This morning that was confirmed. I am literally being silenced now, and indeed, everything the Lord needed me to say has been said.
So, I will continue to share uplifting and meaningful quotes and thoughts, but it looks like silence will now reign, as unsettling as that is. I will never stop proclaiming my love for Heavenly Father and my Savior. No one and nothing can - or will - ever remove my testimony of Them from me. The Lord shows me every day that He is aware of me and I matter to Him - that my life matters, just as yours does.
Again, I tell you we are at war. A spiritual battle is being waged and it is brutal. I can testify of this with absolute certainty, because of the attacks I have undergone this past while. The warfare has been far worse than at any other time in my life, and believe me, I've experienced plenty. The only way I have been able to make it through is by holding to the promise the Lord made to me that He will carry me through and never abandon me. He never has, and the tender mercies that flow into my life each day are a priceless part of that promise.
Now, I have been prompted to compile some of the latest posts in a little booklet, and share the messages the Lord encourages me to include, the ones that are most urgent. I will send each of you a copy of that ebooklet this week. Some of the post will be re-edited and revised. I hope the booklet will be useful and bring needed comfort.
Thank you all so much for your friendship and continued support. It means so much to me.
Glory to God!
Have a great night!
P.S. Below is a video I felt prompted to share because of the truths spoken in it.
