But sometimes even good desires get in the way of God’s plans for us. Not only is HIS timing perfect, but even though they are good desires, they might not be what He desires for ME.

I think a lot of times when we are going through something, we become so comfortable in it that God’s provision begins to be the thing we feel uncomfortable with.

The distraction may be helpful for the moment, but the root still needs to be dealt with to get true healing. I don’t want to have to keep at a certain pace through life because it keeps me from uncomfortable conversations with Jesus.

Whatever journey you are on or storm you may be going through, sometimes we make it worse by trying to fight the current. But when you choose to throw your hands up and ride the current rather than fight against it, you just simply go forward through life with Jesus. Each step. Doesn’t mean it’s absent of pain and suffering, but you aren’t carrying the weight of controlling the outcome anymore.

Instead of thinking big, think small. God doesn’t want to just touch the gaping wounds. He also wants to touch the scrapes and bruises that we ignore and expect to heal on their own.

There are people that we are blessed with in life to help support us and fight alongside us, but sometimes we forget that the battle we are fighting is between us and the Lord.

We don’t always have to hit rock bottom or wait for something to break to give it the attention it needs.

One of the things I have been struggling with lately is I have this fear that if I don’t check all my boxes, the promises of God will leave me. If I don’t pray, read my bible, worship, etc. that His covering won’t be there anymore.

I can believe for someone else’s healing and victory all day long! Absolutely! I can have all the faith in the world for other people, but when it comes to myself, if I’m being truthful, I don’t think my faith is there. Why is that?

It’s easy to see His goodness when things are good. But what about when things aren’t good? Or things aren’t going to plan? Or the pain seems to be the only thing you can remember? In those moments and those situations is when it’s the most important to be intentional in seeking out God’s goodness. I promise it’s there.

Have you ever struggled with something in silence where the more time passed and the more it was in silence you feared everyone close to you would see you differently if they found out?

Quite honestly, healing and restoration I didn’t even realize I needed until it all hit me.