Ok, first of all, yes this is my wrist and no that's not a real tattoo, although I would like to get one. Today I believe I have been filled with the joy of the Lord. I have been so happy today, and I am thankful for it, after being in a funk for a while. The sermon we heard at church on Sunday about happiness and choosing happiness, has really changed my perspective. I am thankful today and I should be for all I have. I do have positive things going on around me and I am choosing to be surrounded by positive things and by the people that love me for who I am because I am a part of that. There's hope for everyone. Be hope(ful).
"But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more the Israelites multiplied and spread, and the more alarmed the Egyptians became."
Exodus 1:12
We all go through trials, and yet God uses them for good. The Egyptians tried to force the Israelites into slavery, but the more the Egyptians mistreated them, the stronger the Israelites became. We cannot let things bring us down. Trials that we go through only make us stronger. I read a quote today that really made me think....
"We cannot be overcomers without troubles to overcome. Be true to God in the hard times because even the worst situations can make us better people." Trust in the Lord, He will be right next to you through it all.
