👋Hello Again👋

It’s been three years to be exact since the last blog post. I’ve had a lot of time to sit and reflect on life as I’ve encountered many defeats, but I remain undefeated. A prevailing thought I’ve had recently is thar Christ is far less concerned about what you are doing in the world, and more concerned about how you are becoming more like Him by how you live in the world. The truth is I’ve been learning to adjust to life in a rural area. It’s been frustrating at times dealing with slower internet speeds than the big city. My cellphone service is unreliable and at times I’ve felt invisible.

𓇢𓆸Battle With Loneliness 🍂

Making friends has been difficult the 5 years since my family and I have moved from the DFW area. However, I read Galatians 5 and am reminded I am free from the burdens of the opinions others have of me. It is important to acknowledge that not everyone will cheer you along your journey in Christ. There will be envy and attempts at sabotage, even from family and those you considered to be friends. It’s also humbling to note that there have been times when I haven’t been a loving friend or supportive to my own family.

For those I’ve hurt, I ask for forgiveness.

🍓Fruit of the Spirit🍊

Through these challenging seasons, the Lord is growing in us spiritual fruit as found in verses 22 & 23 of Galatians 5. Love for my wife grows despite arguments. Joy is present while I continue home renovations. Peace was there after a car accident. Kindness was extended to the rude insurance claims adjuster😂. Faithfulness to the covenant made to my wife. Patience is on display while helping the kids with homework. Goodness in going the extra mile when I don’t have more to give. Gentleness in how a respond to others in relation to how I view myself. It is not about me thinking more or less of myself in comparison to others, it’s thinking about myself less, and Christ more. Self-control is ongoing as I learn to not be so easily annoyed. The Apostle Paul, after asking the Lord to remove a physical ailment, wrote the Lord’s reply: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:9).

I will trust the Lord as he has never let me down. Until next time everyone… Stay strong💪, fight on🥊💥🥊, and have No Debt But Love❤️. Peace and blessings!✌