Have you ever received news that should shake you, and make you fear the now and the future?

Don’t look back as though what was is as good as it will get.

Nehemiah is such a rich book; I am learning about leadership, focus, vision, prayers, faith, dealing with adversity, perseverance, and so much more.

God started to show me that while we can desire to do great and mighty things we consider “supernatural” if the love of Christ for others is not in our hearts then we are not keeping in step with the Spirit and therefore we are limiting our ability to live supernaturally. The miracles, prophesy, and healing without love is nothing.

I know as her mother I would not be able to shield her from the realities of life and I am keenly aware this is part of growth but……I just wish she had the chance to hold on to her innocence much longer, but I guess the reality of life hits sooner with each passing generation.

I made my choice to rest and not hurry. Now, I emerge from the rest and I’m ready to begin the first word in the new chapter, with a smile on my face, a little fear but no doubt and so much peace in my heart……here I go.

How did the Children of Israel ever doubt God after the signs he performed? After the great things, he did. Like seriously though, God parted the red sea in front of them, and some of the most mind-boggling miracles. How could they ever doubt, ever complain, every murmur, ever go back to idols or habits of the past……how?

While taking a walk someday in the summer I saw some children playing outside and I was reminded of a commercial that said “Oh to be like a child again” it had an image of a little girl running in the fields. It made me smile but on that walk……..