Problems

When a teacher wants a student to grow, she doesn't give him answers, instead, she'll give him problems. Comforts don't bring growth, therefore joy has no context without first experiencing discomfort, joy is what you feel after the conflict is over--from today's sermon, conflict can make some people better while it makes others bitter...Most often, you can't help what happens to you in this world, but you can choose how you decide to deal with it. Your problems give you value...You won't know the strength of your faith until you are tried. Until your faith is tested it's not faith at all. Has God tested your faith with a problem? What does your faith during tough times reveal about who you really are?

I have learned we must outgrow our problems...if you don't have problems you will never grow...first understand you are not the only one with problems...Don't let the enemy isolate you to believe differently...Everyone has problems, problems are part of the process of God...understanding that we must stand on God's Promise and know that problems are normal to life...it doesn't mean your life is in sin, we ALL have problems...the word teaches us that many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Jesus has already overcome the world...Don't be pushed by your problems...be lead by your dreams...A 'problem' is that which can be solved, if it can't be solved then it isn't a problem it is a fact of life. Know the difference...never make a 'fact of life' a 'problem' a Fact of life must be accepted. Notes from this a.m service...The process of God pt3 given by Dale C. Bronner

My 2012 reflections...

Investing means denying your present to secure your future tomorrow. 2012 brought forward fruit from seeds sown years ago...Wisdom is the principle thing of which there is no lack in God, Wisdom brought maturity into every area of my life. I learned to not seek a natural answer for a spiritual need. I realized you should never lose your temper because when you lose it...the devil always finds it...I've had to apologize to those I love dearly and pray to forgive myself and allow God's spirit to cleanse and heal. I've experienced a greater love for God's people by praying instead of getting involved in the ins and outs of their personal lives. I've learned that my personal health, wealth and spiritual wellness can't be maintained without discipline and accountability. It is so necessary to have a friend in Christ and I bless the Lord for those I have been able to get naked before. 

...I have come into a new woman of boldness, no longer seeking approval but yet humble enough to allow God to use people, situations and circumstances as teachable instruments.

In 2012, I've captured a few moments that will define me in the new year. I have come into a new woman of boldness, no longer seeking approval but yet humble enough to allow God to use people, situations and circumstances as teachable instruments. Some have walked away from me this year and a few I've left to pursue their journey in life, nevertheless, I've allowed God to fill every void. Others have entered into my life this year and perhaps there is work to be proven through these relationships that will come about in the new year. I am learning to listen more to hear God's still small voice. 2012 was the Year of Action, the first part I learned that simply being busy doesn't mean you are progressing so after a course correction, I have progressively intention my action by the leading of the Holy Spirit. I was blessed to spend these past few months with my beautiful husband and our children and I can say we are writing the vision and ready to run. I have been strengthened and renewed and ready for 2013.