Yesterday's message at church was to Praise God for your hurt because through that hurt, pain, suffering you learn to lean on God more. I needed that message because it seems lately I have been getting down on myself for not actively reaching out to get to know people and just not being home near family and friends that I know and love. I know that this experience is transforming me and making me lean on God more, but its hard because not many people around me can relate to what I am going through. Its like taking Lebron James or Dwight Howard and giving them a skateboard and ramp and telling them to hit some tricks to win the competition. They are both athletics and can adapt but it takes time, patience, and practice. So, for me moving into a new city, state, and new job its going to take time, patience, and practice for me to meet people, get comfortable, and acclimated. EASIER SAID THAN DONE! The message yesterday was taken from Genesis 50: 19-21 where they were plotting against Joseph and he said that they meant it for bad but God meant it for good. No matter what comes our way the enemy will always show his face and what determines our outcome is our personal relationship with God. You determine how close you want your relationship with God to be. Don't just wait until you have pain to call on God or you are miserable. You have to praise him in expectation, through the good times and the bad times. There is a purpose to your pain and a ministry from your misery! I am learning to lean on God and to develop a closer relationship with him because I am the only one who can develop that relationship. Just had an epiphany maybe this is why I am single right now? Maybe my relationship with God needs to get stronger in order for him to send me the right one? Got to develop a relationship and a love with the man above before I can be on Cloud 9 in love!
Keep the Faith!
Until next time,
~E
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