![]() "Jesus wept." John 11:35. Although it is the shortest verse in the Bible, it is one of the most powerful verses. Why was Jesus weeping? Jesus was weeping over his friend Lazurus' death. We all know what a great man Jesus was, and despite Jesus living a sinless life with no mistakes he still grieved! Sometimes you may think that life would be simpler, easier, or better if you were not a single mother. This is a deep reminder for you that even if you add in the things you think you are missing, you will still hurt in some shape or form. Although you may not struggle with being a single mom, another struggle will come to light. We live in a world that is imperfect and full of sin. There is no way around it. This may come to you sounding discouraging, but it is meant for encouragement. We single moms are normal. We hurt like everyone else hurts. We struggle like everyone else struggles, just in a different way. You are not missing anything that others are not missing. I hope this reassurance gives you an extra boost of strength today! Keep the faith my dear single momma! He is about to do something great in you! ![]() God unsettles us when He is preparing us for change. Pruning can be hard and not so fun, but the end result always ends in a beauty that far outweighs our human plans. In January, I asked God to prune me because I desire for 2021 to bring me great God visions. I knew when I asked for this hard times where coming. Pruning, change, is never easy because it means looking at your flaws face to face. This may also may others learning about your flaws and potentially rejecting you. But remember this, God will never reject you. Isaiah 18:5 says, "For before the harvest, as soon as the bud blossoms And the flower becomes a ripening grape, Then He will cut off the sprigs with pruning knives And remove and cut away the spreading branches." Pruning is coming and it may be difficult, but look what happens after..."the flower becomes a ripening grape." I know that "my plan" will not come out how I want it to. In fact, I expect it! But I do know, without a doubt, the end results will be nothing like I planned....but BETTER. So Lord, continue to unsettle me. ![]() Psalm 138:8 says, "The Lord will work out his plans for my life-- for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me." Sometimes it is hard to find peace in the midst of the bath times, the ballgames, and the homework assignments. We desire to be rooted in a strong foundation of Jesus, but our trials of today can overtake our mind. We go to sleep feeling exhausted and alone, unsure of tomorrow. Satan enjoys helping us forget that God already has our lives planned out, hour by hour, minute by minute even second by second. If he did not care for you, He would not have your life planned out already. Don't allow Satan a foothold, believing lies. Make a choice today that through the busy times to stand still in His love and rest. Let us progress through all moments of life, one by one, together with God in hand. Peace is waiting for you at the feet of Jesus. All you need to do is ask. ![]() Getting back to dating was not what I thought. I am not sure what I really thought it was going to be like, but I certainly was not prepared for rejection again. "After all," I told myself, "I thought I kinda sorta already went through that extreme suffering... its now my turn to be happy!" And well, most of that is true. I do deserve happiness. You deserve happiness. But one thing that I totally disregarded is that we live in a fallen world. Nothing will ever be 100 percent fabulous all of the time. And thus, dating will not go 100 percent as planned. I am finding it difficult to not take things too personal if a date does not work out, but goodness, it can be discouraging! Last week, after being dumped ridiculously by a Christian man, it can be more than discouraging. It can be downright depressing! It's easy to lose hope. Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose." Today, I choose to remind myself that all things happen for a reason, even being dumped! After all, God only wants the best for you and I. He loves us too much to settle. Hang in there strong single momma! |
AuthorMelissa Brown is a strong momma who lives in Wapakoneta, Ohio. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, Zoey, and taking long naps. Posts
May 2024
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