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My apologies for the lacking of creativity with the title of this post. I have been doing a lot of :) lately though, so it is fitting. See? :D

Funny how God works sometimes, isn't it?

If we as believers, are willing to take the time to soberly, purposefully, and lovingly work through our many different trials, struggles, and challenges with God's help and grace and forgiveness, it is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G the things He can do with our hearts! And with our lives! And with our situations! Don't underestimate what I am proposing. It's certainly no easy task, and certainly not achievable with hardened hearts. BUT it is possible to be out of the deep, dark valley and step out into the sun with a soft, forgiving, heart after God.

And, I'm so thankful that I made the commitment to do so, so long ago.

He has walked me, and at times, carried me through some pretty tough stuff. I think the reason sometimes God allows us to be in such turmoil is to give us a basis to live from. So, if there is ever a temptation to repeat our mistakes in the future, we most certainly will be reminded what we've been restored to, and also from. He can say "Child, remember when...", and we would reply, "Oh yes, Father, how could I forget!" He is incredible. I just adore Him!

I held onto His truths. I believed Him for the things He said He would do. And, He has never let me down.

I never thought it possible to be this happy. The joy, the contentment, the peace, the hope, has never been as great as it is today! All the glory to you, Father!

So, I'm urging you to keep on fighting the good fight! There is an end to our trouble! Trust Him.

Blessings to you! :)

A picture post coming soon...

As a side note, I wanted all of you who commented on the last post to know you've been prayed for! I would love to hear how your requests were answered!