“If it feels like it is taking you forever to get to where you want to go in your life, do not get discouraged, disappointed, or impatient.  God may be leading you down a road that will take longer but is less troublesome because He knows some of us might turn back if we face significant roadblocks and challenges that lie in our path on the shorter route.”

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“Don’t worry about what you don’t have – those that have it might not be as happy with it as you think.  Be thankful for the special gifts and blessings God has given you.” 

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“The time God has given each of us on earth can really seem to fly by.  During that time, we all will face challenges that can try to steal our joy.  Since our time is temporary, don’t let those challenges become a permanent drain of that time and rob us of our ability to find happiness in our day to day lives.” 

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“Who can you turn to when you are in trouble and feel alone?  You can turn to God.  He does hear and will answer all of your prayers.  Just know that when He answers, His answer may be different than the one you were looking for.” 

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“Forgiving those that have hurt you takes real strength.  Past hurts can keep us emotionally bound and prevent us from moving forward in a healthy way.  The people that hurt us usually move on with their lives while we are mired in the past reliving the hurt.  Learn to turn the pain over to God and trust that He will deal with those that have hurt you as He sees fit.  This will not be easy and will take great strength, courage and faith.  Lean on God and know that He is with you.”

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