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Focusing on the Glimmers

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  “God will never give you what you can’t handle” I have to respectfully, disagree. I think God intentionally gives us what we CAN’T handle, so that we have to rely on Him. When we have seasons of hardship, sometimes it helps to look for glimmers, and it’s important to remember where these glimmers come from.  I did so much praying before opening our home to another placement, and I felt so READY! Haha, that’s so cute of me.  The morning of Friday, February 27th, as I was driving to work, I kept thinking “today is the day!” And later that day around 1:30, we got a call for a newborn… “it’s a very new case, anything can happen.” A newborn was not something we really expected, but we said yes. My mother in law willingly and happily said yes to the task of watching him while we worked, so we didn’t have to take a lot of time off, and my mom said she would watch him with Reagan (which was already planned) for a solo trip coming up that Rob and I booked a while ago- talk about...
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All we have to do is ask

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We are often told to pray about things we might be struggling with or when we need an answer to something, but how do we know when our prayers are answered?  Before you read this, hear me, I am not a theologian, or an expert on scripture or prayer in any way, but I am someone who has needed His guidance many times, and found answers I needed in different ways. I want this to be encouragement for you. If you are having a hard time or need help or guidance, rest assured, He is listening and He wants you to come to him. Throughout my life, I have found my prayers are answered in a few specific ways: scripture, wise counsel, and divine providence. I hope my stories inspire you to ask AND receive. Scripture : If you're struggling with something, I encourage you to find a bible study plan about the topic and complete it, maybe even more than one. When we let fear in, we are opening the door to anxiety, and God doesn't want that for us. I have found that when I am feeling anxious or s...
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You Get To

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"You get to" has become part of my inner dialogue and it has made a difference in my life. It is used by one of my favorite Peloton instructors, Jess Sims , who uses these words in her fitness classes to motivate and challenge her athletes.  The words first showed up in practice one night when I felt exhausted from the day and just wanted to sit and do nothing, but my mom & step dad were coming in town, and I had to get the guest bathroom ready and make their bed and all the things that come with hosting guests. I found myself feeling irritated as I was cleaning up when these words appeared in my mind like a huge neon sign. What am I doing? Why am I irritated? I GET to clean up for my loved ones who are willingly driving in late after work to spend time with my family. I was reminded that not everyone is blessed enough to have a mom around, and I get to spend a whole weekend with mine. Wow, what a blessing. I think of these words in the morning when that pesky alarm goes...
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