Thankful for my Blessings in the Storm

Hello,

I lived a Blessed Life. I really truly do. I am very blessed with my friends and family. I would do anything for them and they would do anything for me. It all begins with God.

The past couple of years have been very trying personally and professionally. It would have been very easy to get angry and frustrated and dwell in it. And it happened occasionally. I just didn't let it consume my life. I put my faith in God.

It has almost felt like I have been the eye of the storm. I have been calm no matter what is going on around me. I thank God every day for that. I know that He is looking out for me. I know that He is on my side. I know He has a plan for me. I am just going with the flow.

I have been extremely blessed with the generosity of my friends and family this year. Cruises. Concerts. Meals. It seems like every time I turn around someone is giving me a gift or meal. I thank God every time that happens. I was telling a friend recently that it felt like God was rewarding me for keeping the Faith during the last year of a "Crap Hailstorm" that was swirling around me.

I used to be anxious and stressed all of the time. I still have my moments, but for the most part I am living in God's Grace and relishing every moment.

My life has completely changed in the past couple of months and I owe it all to God. I have been able to move back to North Carolina. I am no longer behind a desk all day. I am helping people. I am thriving in my old Church. I feel like I am a flower blooming. I am not making the money that I used to and you know what? It's okay. I make ends meet and quite frankly because I am happy and content with myself and my life, I don't want for more. Funny how that happens.

Have a Blessed Night.

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Matthew 8:23-27New International Version (NIV)

Jesus Calms the Storm

²³ Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. ²⁴ Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. ²⁵ The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”
²⁶ He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.
²⁷ The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”