out of the shadows

When we were children, the world was our oyster.

We were invincible; we were carefree; we had the ability and freedom to do anything, go anywhere and be who we want to be but as we grew older the world’s complexities started to bear down on us and cast us in our own shadow of self-doubt, anxieties; insecurities and feeling of unworthiness.

But the love and light of God for us shines ever so brightly and moves to penetrate even the darkest crevices of our soul with His very personal and individualized blessings of strength, guidance, loving-kindnesses, and support manifested in everyday events and every people we meet.

May we always allow God’s love to shine within and through us and bask in its warmth and glory like the rays of the sun bursting out from dark clouds.

For all of this May God be Praised.

twenty sixteen

... during an intimate dinner with my HouseHold sisters, we had a sharing of what 2015 was for us. I shared that it was a year of bountiful blessings in terms of service, finances and family time and though I have had my heart broken - 2015 truly was a great year.

... the Lord made His presence known in the period when I felt sad, lonely and have doubted my self worth - He lifted my spirits up thru service and the love of family and friends and I could not have been more thankful... indeed, despite succumbing to the roaller coaster of emotions and turmoil inside me,

He hugged me ever so tightly and held me ever so dearly that slowly I felt the peace in my heart again...

... as we usher in the new year I give my thanks to You Lord for the year that was. I thank You for the bountiful blessings, the spirit purifying challenges and character strengthening circumstances. May we look back at 2015 not with regrets of what was but with fond memories - taking with us the lessons that we have learned, the self discoveries we have made and with faithful hope look forward to 2016 for what will be... 

... we humbly ask for Your loving hand to guide our path to the fulfillment of our dreams...

... keep us, our families and friends safe and healthy. we humbly ask for Your continued providence as we pray for You to open our hearts to your calling to be someone else's answered prayer...

... enkindle our hearts to be closer to You and look upon You not only in times of distress but for all times..

... all praises and glory to You Oh Lord as we say goodbye to 2015 and look forward to 2016!

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