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Hello loves.

The sunset when I got out of church on Sunday night.

These past few days have been difficult for me. It seemed as though everything was going wrong during the day as well as while asleep. I was weary as I started my day this morning. I wanted to let go of everything I knew was right to do and go back to my old ways. Instead, I went running. I determined in my mind that I won't give up. God brought me to it, and He can definitely bring me through it. It was time for me to start practicing what I preach. I always tell others how "God already gave you what you needed to get through that situation at the very moment He sent it to you". How easily we forget the things that we use to encourage others to encourage ourselves. I know that I look for others to encourage me when I'm down, but sometimes I have to encourage myself. I know the Truth, and I'm the only one who knows my situation from the inside. Even in times when I feel I can't encourage myself, and other earthly creatures' encouragement won't suffice either; that's when God steps in and sends His Divine words to me straight from Him. And that is the greatest encouragement ever!

At some point in your life, there is going to come a time, probably more than once, where you must shift your space. For me, this happens once every season. My life facilitates in seasons. Some longer, and some shorter. If there is an unhealthy relationship in your life, be it natural or spiritual, let it go. Cut those ties. Sometimes, you have to be selfish. It's either YOU or THEM. Taking their side may end up leaving you dead. Shift your space. Either you move or you move them, whichever is beneficial to you.

Also, sometimes we feel like God has forsaken us when He puts us through things. But He hasn't! He's right there waiting for you on the other side. God sends us through things to draw us closer to Him. We profess that we love the Lord, and He has to try us to make sure we really do.

"I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings." -Jeremiah 17:10

 We are going to be rewarded in Heaven. If God is going to give us all these great treasures on the other side, He has to make sure this person really loves Him. He loved us enough to die for us, so our little finite situations that we go through to prove our love to Christ is nothing. Be encouraged. God will never leave you nor forsake you. He'll give you just the wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and prudence you need to make it through every situation in your life.

Much love,

Rita