Be Encouraged

This blog was started as a source of encouragement for those, who are at the end of themselves. I so badly knew how this felt and was fortunate enough to have people to encourage me and inspire me along the way. The days they told me that this wouldn't last and that I was going to come out are the days I got some more strength to keep going.

So today, that's all I want to say is that everything is going to work out for your good. The small mistakes that you make can be used as a blessing, the thing you shouldn't have done but did anyway is a lesson, and that re-route that devastated you was all a part of God's plan. Just keep believing even when things get hard and they are rough, know that it will get better.

At the beginning of this week, I just felt so tired of waiting. I'm like God I know I'm supposed to have a breakthrough in my life financially, spiritually, relationally, and physically yet I couldn't see it coming. Yet this small voice (Holy Spirit) began to sing it won't always be like this... from the song, "Turning Around" by Vashawn Mitchell. As I listened to the song the rain came down and the lyrics touched my soul. Earlier that day I was going to go home because it was raining but I decided to go to my destination despite the rain. I just could not give up.

On the way to my destination, it was storming lightning, thunder, and heavy rain. I could barely see then one of my kids had used the restroom on themselves and the cherry on top was my kids screaming most of the ride. All of this made me want to return back to what was comfortable. "Just go home," I said to myself but did not. I drove knowing that getting to my destination was not only for me but it was so my kids would have childcare while I worked.

Getting to my destination still, I didn't feel encouraged but my hope was that things were getting better for me. Then I began to ride back home still encouraging myself even though I see no light. I looked up and saw one of the biggest beautiful rainbows. This rainbow lasted most of my journey. It reminded me that the biggest storms in our lives bring with them the promises of God. The promises of completed work in us.

Seeing this reminded me that though I may not be where I want to be in all these places in my life that there is still hope in getting there. It reminded me that after the storm that there would be a great reward. This was a sign telling me don't give up when it gets hard you are just that much closer to what God has for you. It may seem like you've been in this place forever but this is preparation to get you ready for all that you've prayed. I know it may seem hard but I just want to encourage you like the journey I mentioned there will be storms but they won't last forever. Know you are coming out and believe that the rainbow (the good) is on the other side.