here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cLife\u201d happens, the good and the bad. So how can we make it day after day when life is difficult?<\/p>\n
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We can hold on to God\u2019s grace<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cMy<\/em> (God\u2019s) grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.\u201d<\/em> (2 Corinthians 12:9 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
We can lean into His strength<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cThat is why, for Christ\u2019s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.\u201d<\/em> (2 Corinthians 12:10 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
We can find contentment in God<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation whether living well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him <\/em>(Christ) who gives me strength.\u201d <\/em>(Philippians 4:11a-13 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
We can praise God for His faithfulness and compassion<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cBecause of the Lord\u2019s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your <\/em>(God\u2019s) faithfulness.\u201d<\/em> (Lamentations 3:22-23 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Life can be difficult and if you find yourself in that situation today, please let me know. I\u2019d love to be praying for you and your situation.<\/p>\n
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Please know that God cares for you deeply. He asks you to \u201cCast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.\u201d<\/em> (1 Peter 5:7 \u2013 NIV) Why not let Him carry your burden? A life in God\u2019s arms is pretty amazing. Isn\u2019t it time you started living?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n
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Donna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a>But I realize that life isn\u2019t good for everyone. I realize that some are hurting. I realize that some have no hope. I realize that circumstances have drained them of every ounce of positive thinking.<\/p>\n