As I stated earlier, I had to trust the Lord and abide in His peace when I contracted sickness three weeks before He was born. Adding him to our home has taught me how to rest from the portion of the Lord and not perform in all the things I am called to.

Over the years, I have heard people use the term servant leader. It is one thing to hear the word and one thing to watch someone live life as one.

I believe reflections are helpful because they remind us of God's goodness during every season no matter how easy or challenging a year had been.

The circumstances that caused the guilt may not change, however, we have the opportunity to submit ourselves to the Father and walk in freedom through the power of the Holy Spirit. When guilt becomes our weakness, we can boast in Christ to be our strength.

It is okay to grieve that we no longer want to be where we once were. It is okay to give ourselves permission to surrender grief from the things we have to let go of while the grace of God carries us to produce something more sustaining and life-giving on the other side. Remember, God will remain with us as we commit to surrendering everything that was never meant to fill us in the first place. Embrace the change.

Everyone’s family dynamic will always look different but the most important thing I want to communicate is, the Lord has blessed us abundantly to be able to serve our families with wisdom, love, intention, and care. We are held responsible and accountable to God for how we take care of what He has given us. Today, we can choose wisdom in the Lord to guard our homes, finances, fears, faith, children, workplaces, and more. Be friends with wisdom.

How do I know that God can handle your insecurities? I know because he has handled every single one I have ever had. He has given me solutions to turn away from things that would cause me more pain had I not listened to His voice. In John 8: 31-32 it says, “Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you continue in my word, you are my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Today is my 28th birthday and I took the time to write 28 life lessons that I have learned through 28 years of life. Thank You Jesus for granting me another! ⚫ Purpose will never be fulfilled if selfish ambition drives it. Each purposeful season is most meaningful with God in the center of it all.