let's stay connected to the vine

In life, we all go through ups and downs but the key to it all is holding on to the vine and that's God. 

We all have problems and we are trying to make it each day the best way we know how.  God knows what we're going through and we just have to hold on to gain strength in dealing with situations. Sometimes, we cause our own problems and sometimes others cause them as well. Either way, we have to know how to deal with it all.

We all have to learn wisdom in order to deal with things in life and to grow within.  We have to learn how to accept the grace that God so graciously gives to us each day.  What we're seeking is right in front of us and we just need to evaluate what we're doing and get the mess out of our lives. Now, I know it's not easy to deal with things because I'm going through something right now and it hurts and it's painful but God said "give me your burdens and I will give you rest".  You see, when we have a relationship with God, we're able to let go even through the pain.  Remember time heals.

Let me share something with you.  I just got fired from my job for doing something right and just.  It hurts because I was there for 10 years and gave 110 percent each day.  I was standing up to help them and to help us all but instead they turned against me when they knew I was  doing something right.  It's hurts to the core because we're here to love and to be an example of Jesus.  I worked in  a ministry and to see that happen to me was devastating.  At the same time, I have a God that's a loving God that holds my hand when I'm weak, that carries me when I think I'm going to fall and who gives me strength each day to live.

You see, Jesus came so that we may live, Jesus walked with the cross through pain, He died, was crucified and He rose again for all to see Gods divine mercy.  The bottom line is, there's nothing that can stop you when you are connected to the vine.  Don't get distracted when the storms come but hold on in the rain.  Always remember, when the praises go up even through the tough times, the blessings come down.

Let's allow God to continue to help us move on our journey so that we may still serve one day at a time. Pray for those who hurt you but don't let other people actions define who you are.  God has a plan and He will continue to guide you especially when you did something right and just.

When we hold on to the vine, it gives us strength to know that each day is a new day and yesterday is done.  Let's not lose faith, let's not let our tomorrow be like yesterday and let's know that we're blessed. 

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Amen And Thank You Lord.