Were are you? Strange question, you may think. Where are you going? Another strange question. Where have you been? You ask why do I ask all these questions? Now stop and put all of that information together and you have what we call your witness or your testimony.
Everything that has happened in your life, to you or for you; every good, bad and ugly thing; little, big or just regular size event develops you for your purpose in life. Have you, like me, ever wondered why did God let things happen to you? Why did I go through some really tough things during my teenage years? Why did my marriages fall apart? I have many times in my life wondered, “Why me Lord?” Let me assure you that all things work to the good of them who love God and are called to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Only after God put me into my purpose did I find real happiness in all I do! Now my days are full of serving my Lord and Savior and being His servant to many people that I have fallen in love with! Only now do I see what He had planned for me. Young women, count all these trials as pure joy!!(James 1:2) These are the times God is training and grooming you for your purpose!! Enjoy everyday, even when they are trying days, for much will come from these trials. Rejoice in the Lord! I have plans for you______(insert you name in the blank), declares the Lord! Plans to prosper you, not to harm you. Plans for hope and a better future! (Jer. 29:11) Believe these words and apply them to your life!!!
God bless you indeed today and everyday this week!!
Your friend in Christ,
Diana Garrison
Executive Director
The Shepherd’s Hand