“When Hathach told Mordecai what Esther had said, Mordecai sent her this message: “Don’t think that just because you live in the king’s house you’re the one Jew who will get out of this alive. If you persist in staying silent at a time like this, help and deliverance will arrive for the Jews from someplace else; but you and your family will be wiped out. Who knows? Maybe you were made queen for just such a time as this.”

Esther sent back her answer to Mordecai: “Go and get all the Jews living in Susa together. Fast for me. Don’t eat or drink for three days, either day or night. I and my maids will fast with you. If you will do this, I’ll go to the king, even though it’s forbidden. If I die, I die.”

Mordecai left and carried out Esther’s instructions.” Esther‬ ‭4:12-17‬ ‭MSG‬‬

Woke and prayed…I put before God all the tasks I to need to accomplish today. Tasks that may assist others in some way, shape or form. The assignments feel overwhelming at first glance but God reassured –

Daphne, you were placed in these situations for “such a time as this.” You can make a difference!

Just as with Esther – God orchestrates scenarios where we have to act, speak, advocate, and/or step out on faith to create change. Mordecai warned Esther to not rest in the fact that she could make it out of the situation. He made sure she knew it was imperative that she take action for those she loved or they would perish.

We have scenarios today where if we don’t act others will perish…

Accept that it is your time. Know this is all in His plan. Trust you are exactly where you need to be. Walk in your destiny.

I pray that I continue have people surround me like Mordecai to give words of wisdom, pray and fast on my behalf. (I know some of you are!) I pray I am a Mordecai for others.

Today walk in your personal – such a time as this. The Alpha and Omega has placed you there like Esther to make a difference.

https://youtu.be/2mlttledTNo

I find no fault in Him – Fred Hammond

No specific scripture or verse at the moment. Actually, I have my “oldies but goodies” running through my head…

All things work together… (Romans 8:28)

I can do all things… (Philippians 4:13)

Exceedingly above all we ask or think… (Ephesians 3:20)

There seems to be so much going on in life right now. So much that is depressing and negative. Everyone I know is dealing with family, financial, work and/or health concerns. Even leaving your house to complete mundane tasks seems as if there’s a dark cloud – wondering if you grab the wrong door handle, gas pump or interact with the wrong person you’re doomed. Sickness and death seem to be looming.

With all this going on, my head has also processed life is short. It’s but a dash. You are born, live your life and then pass on. My sorority/line sister who just lost her mom last week suddenly has repeated aloud in the last couple of days, “Time is filled with swift transition…” I told her soon I’m gonna break out into the chorus- “Hold to His hand, God’s unchanging hand…”

Hold onto God! Actually, the Bible says that no one is able to pluck believers out of God’s hand. (John 10:28)

Now that we have established we’re in His hand, hope begins to reign in my heart. ❤️ When hope starts my “shoulda, coulda, woulda” thoughts and actions begin to bloom again. Those exceedingly above and beyond ideas and urging grow in my head. Faith is restored.

What are “shoulda, coulda, woulda” thoughts? They are those times when God drops a thought into your head and heart which He wants you to act upon at some point. They can be big dreams or small tasks – but He wants you to accomplish. Normally these tasks affect you, but they aren’t in the long run about you. You may not even witness the end result, but they work in the scheme of what you are to accomplish in your dash – your personal life journey.

When I’m following what is bestowed in my “shoulda, coulda, woulda” times, I start hearing clearly. My senses become more in tune to what is happening all around me. I recognize that what is perceived as the little and big things I say and do have a very profound affect. I get my “get out of the boat” mentality. I move forward.

God is calling us to do our – “shoulda, coulda, wouldas.”

It could be that phone call. It could be that action. It could be that text. It could be that research. It could be that writing. It could be that conversation. It could be your love or loving act. He wants and directs us to accomplish these tasks within our “dash.”

Someone needs to hear your physical voice. A customer/client needs you to start that business or nonprofit. A friend needed that word of encouragement. That particular person needs you to stop by even if it is out of your way. Someone in China or France needs you to write in your blog. (Yeah, a couple of times I can see in my stats that folk from those countries have read. Glory to God!)

I won’t lie, I’ve been slack in some of my “shoulda, coulda, wouldas.” I was too scared of failing, falling, or being taken advantage. Fear kills “shoulda, coulda, wouldas.” It halts them in their tracks or stops progress.

My prayer – we in trust, faith and obedience act on our “shoulda, coulda, wouldas” that are in God’s Will. Step out of the boat! 🚣‍♀️ Keep your eyes 👀 on God and walk on water! Repair that friendship, start that business, turn your car around and give that person a dollar or a meal, send that encouraging text, teach that class, pray for or with someone, in faith tell someone you love them!

Funny, God still accomplishes what He wants done – with or without you or me. See, we’re just a small piece in a much larger picture. Don’t you want to be a part of the picture though? I know I do!

There is no fear in love…do your “shoulda, coulda, wouldas” today. You will not only bless you, but also bless others. God got you! Have faith, trust and step out! You won’t regret it.

“And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18:2-5‬ ‭KJV‬‬

I love working with children.

A child’s raw and unfiltered honesty can be interpreted as brash and rude. I perceive it differently. Their sincere inquisitiveness can be shocking, but refreshing as they are relentless in figuring out the world around them and how they fit. The questions come often at an alarming pace,

Upset, tired, frustrated – usually they don’t mask emotions. It’s all about how they feel and they clearly communicate. Smile – how many times do you wish you could throw a full fledged two year old tantrum as an adult?? (Some adults still have them.)

When observing children for work, especially those having difficulties, it is a matter of finding what input has caused the output of their actions, in other words it is normally something that has caused their outward actions.

I believe God wants us to approach Him in a manner where we take off our “masks” and approach him in a manner that is raw and real. He already knows – but are we sincere in our actions and emotions when dealing with Him.

God had a close “naked” relationship with Adam and Eve. They had nothing to hide. He would talk and interact with them because they had no concept of sin and had no reason to hide – physically or spiritually.

Children are so young, we teach them “right and wrong,” along with boundaries and protocol. Until that all soaks in you receive full authenticity from them. When happy you get cues verbally, physically and emotionally to back up how they are feeling. When mad or tired, you can’t misconstrue their intent. Everything felt is on the surface.

God wants us to take down our boundaries and be authentic as children with him. Consider the fact – He knows us. He knew us before we were formed in the belly. (Jeremiah 1)

Ask the questions you need to ask. Bear the emotions that need to surface. Be brutally honest in conversations/prayer with Him. Be inquisitive and inquiring.

Yeah, we get full of ourselves and worry to much about how others view us. In God’s presence- humble yourself. Don’t fret about what others think. After all we are His children, worry about what He thinks.

He already knows the “input” in our lives. He’s the Alpha and Omega along with omnipotent and omniscient. Let’s unpack all our stuff so that He can help us with our “output.” When we do this He is able to bring our thoughts under subjection and cause true change within and outside of us.

Approach God as a child…be authentic.

Disclaimer: I have wrestled with this topic for about a month or more. This is definitely a writing that is “Daphne’s interpretation.” Give your input after reading…

https://youtu.be/iXEl7A-VcV4

Jonathan McReynolds song “Grace”

“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12:9-10‬ ‭NIV‬

“This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭3:22-24‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“…by His grace all are justified freely.”

Grace is God’s unmerited gift to us.

So, through belief in Christ’s life, death and resurrection we are made “right” by God’s Grace – and – that Grace is enough.

For the last month or so along with the concept of love and the love of God I’ve also become fascinated and wrestling with understanding the concept of God’s Grace. My brain has been attempting to grasp the fullness of God’s unmerited gift/favor.

It doesn’t mean we’re free and clear of God’s judgement and chastisement, but there are benefits extended to all who believe that aren’t earned by our actions. His Grace is granted just because God loves us. It’s His gift to us.

I’m still struggling to reason. In life usually you go to work and in return get paid for the time you labor. There’s return for input. You do a good job, you work hard – you get paid well. Our minds rationalize, if I go above and beyond I’ll be rewarded for it.

Well, with God’s Grace it doesn’t work that way. As the pulled quoted section above states – ALL who believe are justified- put in right standing- freely. The price for those who fit in the category of believers has been paid.

Let’s face it – we all have “stuff” with us.’ None of us have it all together at any time. We don’t always make sensible decisions. We judge. My hope is – we are all working to be better. We should be attempting to be a better friend, spouse, mother , daughter, father, brother, aunt, uncle, sibling, supervisor, co-worker on a daily basis. Most of us attempt to excel in all ways. We try to be perfect.

The fact is – We’ll never be perfect. That doesn’t mean we give up, stop working or spreading His Gospel. In Philippians 3 we are admonished to forget things behind us and to press forward despite our frailties in attempt to become more like Jesus.

The hardest part to for me to conceive- ALL who believe are justified. Unconsciously, way deep down within – I thought this was a competition. 😜 When the word ALL is used in this case – it means great great grandma who has been a believer forever to the child or adult that just confessed Jesus. We are all extended God’s Grace. With God’s Grace length of service doesn’t matter – you may be wiser and understand more but the amount and effect of grace is the same.

To add to that concept – His grace is sufficient– meaning enough… That is a powerful statement. You cannot add to or take away from it.

As individuals we are good at some things and bad or weak in others. God’s grace makes us all “enough” recognizing we are all made strong/complete in and through Him. The pastor who has a flock of thousands and the layperson that has a Sunday school class of three preschoolers is the same in God’s eyes and “enough.” In Christ both persons strengths are made perfect/complete in weakness. If/when they sin, it can affect differing amounts of people- but in God’s eyes the sin is the same.

It also helps me not be as hard on myself, which I can be at times. I am enough. What God has blessed me with at this time is sufficient. Where I am at this present moment is where God would have me to be. I know how to “abase and abound.” When I rest in God’s Grace I am content. It is sufficient.

Resting in God’s Grace shouldn’t make us lazy or unaware though. We are admonished to “press toward” all God has slated to accomplish in our lifetime. We should always strive to do better and to be better. He wants to make us aware that the gift, His gift of grace is ours.

You won’t be perfect, but you are redeemed, justified and sanctified by your belief. Wherever you are in your own journey- the Grace God has given or bestowed upon you is sufficient and enough. Praise God for where you presently are and appreciate the Grace He has extended to you. It is His gift to you – open and truly experience.

https://youtu.be/h_2snwnPFno

Stand Still by Wilmington Chester Mass Choir

One of my biggest challenges for my flesh – patience.

My parents must have recognized early that I had issues. I remember wanting what I wanted right away. I think God used them when I was young and immature to begin to teach me lessons.

I wanted a Wilmington High School cheerleader letter jacket. They made me wait for months, which seemed like an eternity. I think I asked daily. Finally, Christmas Day of 1982 it was one of the last boxes they brought out.

Then I wanted a car when I graduated from high school. I waited 2 to 3 years prior to receiving. I made my case in numerous ways. I eventually received what I wanted but, just because I asked I didn’t receive right away. I had to prove myself. I had to wait.

I learned valuable lessons while waiting. I matured. I became more responsible and more sure footed. Waiting caused me to be appreciative of what I gained.

I had issues with patience and waiting back then – and yes, I still struggle on deeper levels now.

I have a thought, wish or dream and want it to happen instantaneously. I want to resolve the problem, to gain the item, finish tasks or settle things so I can move onto the next situation. I attempt to plan and plot thinking I can regulate people, places and things.

I can’t.

I admit – there are things I’ve prayed for many years that have not been resolved or have yet to come to pass. I believe they are in God’s Will. I’m learning through this process that I can’t control scenarios or people. I surely don’t have all the answers or resolutions.

God does.

God is in control. I am not. It’s easier to surrender control to that fact and have peace. With man things are impossible. With God (not Daphne) ALL things are possible. I can’t add to or take anything away to assist results.

I have to have patience. I have to wait.

Through that waiting, endurance is built. God wants us to rely on Him. God wants us to grow through these things. It assists our maturing. We grow in the process into the person who appreciates what we receive even more. Through patience we gain experience. Romans 5:4 – emphasizes this fact referring to tribulation but, any degree of patience causes growth of experience.

In Daphne explanation, Romans 5 goes on to say from experience hope is birthed. That hope created causes confident assurance. It helps us not walk in shame. We walk in confidence that God gives due to our relationship with Him.

I think of scenarios in the Bible that demonstrate God’s purpose in his children learning to wait and trust. Situations like the Hebrews’ 40 year route due to unbelief, Joseph and his long journey to reign due partially to his pride, and Abraham and Sarah’s faux pas due to their attempt to control events. Those testimonies give believers hope. They show consequences of patience and the lack of it. We learn through them and through our own experiences.

God like my parents is teaching us valuable lessons by making us wait. He is instructing us to allow Him to take care of situations through our patience. The added benefit to gaining or not gaining what we would like – we grow and mature.

This devotional is from my archives. I think I wrote this back in 2014. It was hid in a folder for my next book. Oh, there’s tons of writings there… Yes we’re still on the topic of love. We need more love – especially today.

King James

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18

Living Translation

Such love has no fear because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of judgment, and this shows that his love has not been perfected in us. 1 John 4:18

The Message Bible

There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life – fear of death, fear of judgment – is one not yet fully formed in love. 1 John 4:18

I woke this morning with this scripture ringing in my head, so I thought I would share my thought for today.

To fully love, we must rid ourselves of fear knowing that God fully is in control of the situation and protects us.  Like scared little babies, we hold back love for people in fear of being hurt.  We close the door further and further away from our hearts and push people away.  With fear we cripple and hinder all that we could experience and the gift others could receive.

One of the things we must recognize, God’s got this!  He has the ultimate plan.  There is not an experience to fear when He is in it.  Hurt, rejection, denial, persecution – it’s a part of the reality of life.  It’s what the fall of man brought into the world.  It’s what God wants to heal us from – so we truly can have relationship with Him and others. Fear in this world, is why God sent His son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.  He set an example of fulfilling the plan of His life even when He knew others around Him would hurt Him.  Why?  Out of love…

Knowing that “all things work for good” for those “called according to His purpose” – we need to make the decision to dispel fear out of our hearts and just love.  Operating in the fear of what others may do, we miss out on what relationship with others brings to the table.  We miss out on the fullness of a bond with others.  Fear takes up all the space in our hearts and minds where love could exist.

As I heard suggested on a tape of TD Jakes – it doesn’t matter what the person has done or not done – we are to walk in faith by making a decision and the decision to just love – as God has made the ultimate sacrifice to love us.

I’m not sure for whom this message is sent but receive and act upon it.  I know I must.

https://youtu.be/bacXQPujfKI

“Create in me a clean heart” by Donnie McClurkin

““You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven.

He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:43-48‬ ‭NIV‬‬

All of us have at least one person you classify as an enemy... A person in Daphne terminology that, “Plucks your very last nerve!”

This person angers, irritates, sabotages, and means you no good. At times they attempt to give the impression they are superior. When not in your presence they talk not so sweet words about you. The individual purposely attempts to hinder your paths and place stumbling blocks to trip you.

I’m not sure what causes it. You see it clearly though. Trust me, I know you do. Your thoughts change. You become consumed. You attempt to talk it out. You are tested.

Yes, you’re being tested. Tested and tried actually to move to another level in faith.

What we as believers need to recognize is where these evil acts are birthed. We need to be aware it’s an attack from our ultimate enemy and not even that person. Satan attempts to be skillful, but he’s not as skillful as God.

Skillful? Yes, he’s skillful. He knows how to distract you. He knows how to attack in a manner which can throw you off, make you give up, keep you discouraged. If we allow he can kill – kill dreams, kill hope, kill faith.

The Bible warms us in 1 Peter 5:8 to, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”

But also in that chapter it states gloriously,

“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.” 1 Peter‬ ‭5:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

How do get through the test? How do we eventually get to the latter part of the verse above where we are complete, stable and strengthened? Well there’s a journey that I’m just learning to take…prayerfully.

A part of that journey is – admitting you have been distracted. This person or problem has taken up precious time, energy and thought process that could have been used in other ways. The situation has probably stolen your peace and rest. With confession comes an awareness to do something different – to change direction. It gives license not to wallow or be “stuck in the mud,” but to move forward

“For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭51:3‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Next we need to allow God to begin to change our mindset – or in church terms – renew our minds.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭51:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

We need a reset – from hatred, worry, and anxiousness to one where we love and pray for our enemies. To pray for someone – to call out their name in conversation with God means that you care. When you care, that means that they take up time and energy, but in a different way than the enemy intended – in a positive way. Your thought and heart process shifts when you “pray for” instead of “pray about” someone.

Praying about is actually selfish. Praying for someone means you are asking God to extend to them that which He has given to you as a believer – grace.

The act of loving and praying for our enemies distinguishes us as believers. It also solidified our witness for God. Within Matthew 5 of the Bible it states, “If you love those who love you, what reward will you get?” Anyone can love someone who loves them.

Once our mindset is changed, God restores it to be focused on what it should be. We no longer are stuck in a cycle of negativity. We are able to view the person or situation as we should and can move forward. As Psalm 51 states our prayer should be –

“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.” Psalms‬ ‭51:12-13‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Smile, that’s what this process has taught me and now I’m passing onto all of you. Yes, my joy is being restored by loving and praying. Now I’m moving forward by teaching.

I hope and pray you have learned.

https://youtu.be/u9JcZLm4UZs

Kirk Franklin & God’s Property’s song “Love”

“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” James‬ ‭1:22‬ ‭KJV‬‬

The Great Commandment instructs us to love God with our hearts, soul and mind and to love our neighbors – meaning love other folk.

I love you. 💕

I find I don’t say it enough and I don’t think I act on it much either. I definitely fear not receiving it in return.

Those three simple words carry much weight for many of us. The fear of being void of action after the words spill is probably the biggest problem. The fear of being vulnerable, hurt or rejected looms. After displaying love will you get it back in return?

God’s Word says –

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:18‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Then God gently reminds me –

I am commanded to love. We are commanded to love. Love is a verb. Make the choice to love. Be ye a doer regardless of response…

More important and more significant than saying you love someone is actually showing your love. The actions before or after you speak those vital words tell the true story.

Another reality to face – God gave the commandment to love. He didn’t say we would be loved back. He said HE loves us and that we should love one another.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:43-45‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Love and pray for enemies?

We most often only pray for those which we care. In our quest to be a “doer” of God’s Word – we need to actively and sincerely pray for our enemies. This is an act which not only benefits them, but also assists in renewing our minds. It’s extremely difficult to pray for someone and not begin to care or have your emotions begin to shift. (Smile, that’s if you are praying correctly. 🤔)

In a perfect world we would all love one another- but that’s not where we exist and live. We have to make the choice to love despite love. We daily, moment by moment make decisions whether to be patient, kind, forgiving, not rejoice at wrong and all the actions mentioned in 1 Corinthians 13. With the help of God and through God we make the choice to bear fruit mentioned in Galatians 5.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” Galatians‬ ‭5:22-23‬ ‭KJV‬‬

We know we can’t necessarily rely on man to love us back – but what we do know is we can rely on God and His promises because He loves us. No, it’s not expecting you to put yourself or your feelings on the line in every situation or to be a doormat. We are instructed to guard our hearts. What I am saying is – PRAYERFULLY choose to love despite of being fearful and vulnerable. See if “the place” you are is where you are supposed to be (God’s Will) and then be a doer of love

You can’t control others and their actions – but you can control you. So when led to – choose to love… 💕

“We love because he first loved us. Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:19-21‬ ‭NIV‬‬

https://youtu.be/lNfC9lM5uSU

I think we all need some of God’s Word & love. 💕

“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.

If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.

For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears.

When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.

For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭13:1-13‬ ‭NIV‬‬

And finally…

“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:7-12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

I’m not sure I have an exact scripture to quote that speaks to where my head is at the moment… maybe rejoice in the Lord always, perhaps weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning, or I could use something about wisdom, knowledge and understanding.

All I know is, I got “filled up” with gratitude in the middle of scrubbing my tub!

Yes, while cleaning my tub I almost lost it! I shed a tear thinking from whence I have come.

There was a time when just the thought of moving was exhausting – I didn’t want to walk a few steps to my own bathroom from my bedroom because I couldn’t breathe – so scrubbing the tub wasn’t even in consideration.

God has His perfect way of guiding and teaching us. Are we paying full attention? Are we alert? Do we process and change our behavior? Do we always stop to sincerely thank Him?

I think it has something to do with gaining knowledge wisdom and understanding. It has much to do with our personal growth and maturity in Him.

Yeah, there’s tons of lessons to be learned from me scrubbing the tub. There are scriptures I could quote. (Yeah, I’ve thought of more.) I’m led today to only write this and leave it there.

👀 Find your own personal testimony and scripture and tell it. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾