Hope Heals!

Today I went to a Women's Breakfast at Seacoast Grace, the church I am currently going to, and what a wonderful time of fellowship with a new friend of mine and a chance to hear Katherine Wolf speak of her victory over a brain stem stroke that could alone be contributed to God. I encourage you to check out her website! www.hope-heals.com

She gave us 4 things to think about, her new motto for life after the tragedy in her life that she now sees as a blessing:

1. Hope While You Cope

    -My hope & my faith are not dependent on my circumstances

2. Heal in Your Home

    -Create an atmosphere at home that encourages you to work toward a better future

3. Don't Wait to Celebrate!

     -Tomorrow is Uncertain, so Celebrate Today!
     -Find a reason to celebrate even what you may consider "the little achievements"
4. Too Blessed to be Bitter
     -Bad things happen and life is full of suffering, but find the ways you are blessed in those struggles
     -Thank God for blessing you with the chance to help someone else who is going through similar struggles
     -See this as your chance to turn your hurt into someone else's help

I see these four points as a new challenge for my life. It is so true that we never know how much time we have on this earth. We need to spend that time rejoicing in the blessings God has given in our lives and embrace the moment to share those blessings with those around us. Life is too short to waste it. I want to Live Life! And I can rest assured that with God there will be "a blessing in every storm" because "for some reason God wanted these trials to happen, and He is working them for His good." And to discover that reason, my friends, is something to live for!