I was 57 when I lost both my parents within two and a half months of each other. I knew the were old, but, I wasn’t ready. They were my safe place. They loved me unconditionally and were always there. What was I to do? I believed in God, but, I didn’t know He wanted a relationship with me. So a journey began to create a new safe place — a relationship with God. I learned SO many things on my journey. I so wish I knew them when I was younger. So I’m hoping to pass this wisdom on to others — maybe you!
God never promised us an easy life. There will always be challenges, hard times. I like to call them bumps in my journey. Some bumps are little, but, some bumps are big. The bumps are not easy, but, I believe God is always by my side, helping me, guiding me through the tough times. God always gives me what I need. It’s comforting to know that I’m not alone during my hard times. All I have to say is, “God, please help me” and then I listen. I might hear a small, still voice that shares some wisdom or I might read something or hear someone say something. It’s just what I need to keep going. It’s wonderful and comforting to believe, trust, and have faith that God is always by my side. He’s always there for me. All I have to do is believe and invite Him in :)
I always knew of God and believed in Him. But, I’ve learned that I didn’t know God. I didn’t really know who He is, that He loves me unconditionally, wants to be my friend and is ALWAYS there for me. He wants a relationship with me. It’s not about church or religion. It’s about developing a relationship with God. Knowing this has been life changing. God is like a best friend - ALWAYS there for me. No matter what, God is waiting with open arms to help me, take my hand and guide me through my difficulty, hared time, bump in my road. The secret is: IF I LET HIM! I have to believe in God, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit and invite them in my life. I have to open the door and let them in. Life is so much better with God in it! I am not alone :)
Unconditional love — what does that mean? I thought and thought. Then I thought about my mom and dad and then, I thought about me being a mom to my kids. I realized that I love them unconditionally. There is NOTHING they could say or do that would make me stop loving them or being there for them. Wow! So God feels that way about me? Wow! So grateful to know I am always loved and that God is always by my side. I feel safe :)
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