We can all agree that 2020 and the start of 2021 has been trying times for us all in one way or the other! We can all further agree that despite these challenges, we have at least 3 things that we can be grateful for. I’ll start by sharing my 3 things: my health/mental wellbeing, my children/loved ones, and my basic needs being met. My daughters and I try to make sure we don’t go to bed at night without sharing the 3 things that we are grateful for. This is a reminder that in spite of difficult times, good things are still happening in our lives.

I am reading a Bible Plan app with one of my friends, “Love Ideas: Exploring the Heart of Relationships” by Jess Stainbrook and there were a few things that stood out for me throughout the different passages that I wanted to share.

1. God is still in control! Don’t focus so much on what is going on but trust that a way will be made for you to get through the challenge.

2. Don’t be afraid if you’re struggling with something, tell God about it. He is ready and willing to take your burdens.

3. Talk to God about your fears, your feelings, the raw and uncut version. God is real and knows what you’re going through. God is our friend. God can be trusted with our most intimate, deepest thoughts and feelings, and you can expect to get answers (they don’t always come overnight and the way that we think they’re going to come).

This is my version of tough times don’t last always, tough people do! Purposed-Life will be offering downloadable journals on our website soon. Visit www.purposedlifecoaching.com. Don’t forget to trust the process!