God is so good.

"I will tell of the Lord's kindness and praise Him for everything He has done. I will praise the Lord for the many good things He has given us and for His goodness to the people of Israel. He has shown great mercy to us and has been very kind to us... Because of His love and kindness, He has saved them, since long ago He has picked them up and carried them." Isaiah 63:7 & 9

"My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you paitence. Let your patience show itself perfectly in what you do. Then you will be perfect and complete and will have everything you need." James 1: 2-4

"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." Romans 5:1-5

Hope. One of the things that I am passionate about. I am realising more and more that I do have hope, but one of the key things in developing this hope in this life, is suffering and trials and tests.

These last couple of weeks have been the most trying of my faith and character and patience that I have ever had in my life. But as I keep trusting in God with all of my heart, I am realising that God is good, He is going to work and act and move for His name sake, bcuz He is out for His own glory. He has shown Himself to be so faithful and is asnwering prayers and coming thru in amazing ways, not only encouraging and taking care of me and my needs and my heart, but also is developing things in my that only come thru testing and trials. It's so difficult, but so necessary and God is just so good.

All this to say, but thank you very much for your prayers, I can not make it without them and appreciate it so much. God is hearing them, answering them and I am very encouraged. Please just keep on praying.. thank you so very much, and God bless you.

Shawnda