Out of the Ashes

God will bring beauty out of the ashes, and I’m counting on it.

April 17

As I was finishing up my writing yesterday, I realized that I have had loss, and I tend to minimize my losses. I have great compassion for what others are struggling with, but for myself, I tend to shrug it off and say I have no reason to feel this way. God let me know that I need to acknowledge it and not minimize what I am feeling. Grieve it and then Let it go. Don’t ignore it and stuff it down. So, here it is. I lost the bible study I was leading at church, and I loved it. I lost Morning Grace. I lost fellowship and support from my friends. The isolation has been really hard for me. I get my emotional tank filled with my friends and corporate worship. My blog is still not up because my friend who was going to help me wasn't allowed to come over anymore. I am making headway, but each day I am a little further behind. My husband has lost income. I am not sure what the future holds, but I know God does. There is more, but I don't need to list it all here. I just need to give it to God and trust Him with the results. Out of the ashes, God will bring beauty, and I am counting on it!