The winds of change...

The winds of change are blowing. They do that every so often. These past few months have by no means been easy. I've dealt with a lot of drama, disappointment and uncertainty. It's been the most stressful summer of my short life so far. I've been looking for guidance and happiness and have been trying to decipher the cryptic message God has been sending me about my plan. Luckily, I have not had to go through anything alone. I've been surrounded by loving voices (sometimes they were helping me and sometimes they were confusing me) but the loudest voice has been God's.

I feel like these last few months have been a test. I've been put under fire to see how I would react. I'm happy to report that, though at times I couldn't see it, God has been carrying me the whole way. Big changes are happening in my life right now and they are absolutely wonderful. I can't wait to see what adventures lie ahead for me and my family. I don't want to disclose just yet what the big changes are but I will let you all know as soon as I feel settled.

I just had to write this because I felt inspired to let those of you who are going through a rough time know that NOTHING IS FOREVER. My cousin has a tattoo in Arabic that essentially says "Change is the only constant" and that is absolutely true. Our lives go in seasons. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall but no season is permanent. Hang in there, keep your eyes fixed on the One who gives ultimate peace, strength and love and you will make it through. Also it's important to remember not to let bad things or negative people change your good heart! Sometimes, out of anger, people may say hurtful things but just remember that you can't change what their heart is like but you can affect your own by choosing not to be like them. We are always so quick to pass judgement on others and to want others to "pay the price" for doing something mean or wrong against us but we are not fit to be judges, we are so flawed ourselves.* Work on making yourself better next time you feel the urge to "fix" someone else.

Remember the rainbow is a symbol that God sent to remind us that He is the ultimate judge.

*This is not to say people shouldn't be put in prison when they commit crimes. We should definitely try and keep away dangerous people from regular functioning society but all I'm trying to say is, things are not so black and white (usually, though there are exceptions to every rule). Exert caution when it comes to arguments and misunderstandings and really think about whether "winning" this argument is really going to make your life and yourself better in the end.

Tata for now lovelies!

Maureen